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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,094.61, 668,010.87 and 280,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,094.61, 668,010.87 and 280,160.46 is: 386,598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,094.61 : 668,010.87 = 280,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,094.61/668,010.87 = 280,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,094.61x = 668,010.87 × 280,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,094.61x = 187,150,232,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,150,232,624.20/484,094.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,598.46

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