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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,114.43, 668,031.17 and 280,124.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,114.43, 668,031.17 and 280,124.75 is: 386,545.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,114.43 : 668,031.17 = 280,124.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,114.43/668,031.17 = 280,124.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,114.43x = 668,031.17 × 280,124.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,114.43x = 187,132,059,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,132,059,747.68/484,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,545.10

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