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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,216.38, 668,171.70 and 280,226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,216.38, 668,171.70 and 280,226.88 is: 386,685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,216.38 : 668,171.70 = 280,226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,216.38/668,171.70 = 280,226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,216.38x = 668,171.70 × 280,226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,216.38x = 187,239,670,795.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,239,670,795.30/484,216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,685.95

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