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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,476.51, 708,451.87 and 280,428.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,476.51, 708,451.87 and 280,428.99 is: 420,487.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,476.51 : 708,451.87 = 280,428.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,476.51/708,451.87 = 280,428.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,476.51x = 708,451.87 × 280,428.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,476.51x = 198,670,442,367.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,670,442,367.71/472,476.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,487.45

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