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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,176.44, 668,116.58 and 280,186.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,176.44, 668,116.58 and 280,186.84 is: 386,630.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,176.44 : 668,116.58 = 280,186.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,176.44/668,116.58 = 280,186.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,176.44x = 668,116.58 × 280,186.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,176.44x = 187,197,473,301.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,197,473,301.81/484,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,630.69

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