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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,171.03, 658,512.05 and 280,902.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,171.03, 658,512.05 and 280,902.09 is: 387,654.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,171.03 : 658,512.05 = 280,902.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,171.03/658,512.05 = 280,902.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,171.03x = 658,512.05 × 280,902.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,171.03x = 184,977,409,730.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,977,409,730.67/477,171.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,654.32

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