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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,119.72, 668,038.41 and 280,129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,119.72, 668,038.41 and 280,129.95 is: 386,552.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,119.72 : 668,038.41 = 280,129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,119.72/668,038.41 = 280,129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,119.72x = 668,038.41 × 280,129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,119.72x = 187,137,566,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,137,566,391.38/484,119.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,552.25

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