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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,332.51, 668,368.44 and 280,392.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,332.51, 668,368.44 and 280,392.06 is: 386,935.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,332.51 : 668,368.44 = 280,392.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,332.51/668,368.44 = 280,392.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,332.51x = 668,368.44 × 280,392.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,332.51x = 187,405,203,730.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,405,203,730.59/484,332.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,935.01

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