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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 483,826.59, 667,763.20 and 280,001.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 483,826.59, 667,763.20 and 280,001.61 is: 386,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    483,826.59 : 667,763.20 = 280,001.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    483,826.59/667,763.20 = 280,001.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    483,826.59x = 667,763.20 × 280,001.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    483,826.59x = 186,974,771,842.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,974,771,842.50/483,826.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,449.97

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