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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477,260.17, 658,580.08 and 280,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477,260.17, 658,580.08 and 280,995.67 is: 387,751.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477,260.17 : 658,580.08 = 280,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477,260.17/658,580.08 = 280,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477,260.17x = 658,580.08 × 280,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477,260.17x = 185,058,150,241.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,058,150,241.02/477,260.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,751.09

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