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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,324.01, 668,356.69 and 280,383.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,324.01, 668,356.69 and 280,383.56 is: 386,923.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,324.01 : 668,356.69 = 280,383.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,324.01/668,356.69 = 280,383.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,324.01x = 668,356.69 × 280,383.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,324.01x = 187,396,228,092.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,396,228,092.02/484,324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,923.27

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