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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,180.62, 668,250.34 and 280,196.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,180.62, 668,250.34 and 280,196.40 is: 386,717.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,180.62 : 668,250.34 = 280,196.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,180.62/668,250.34 = 280,196.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,180.62x = 668,250.34 × 280,196.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,180.62x = 187,241,339,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,241,339,566.78/484,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,717.96

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