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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,337.70, 668,375.60 and 280,397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,337.70, 668,375.60 and 280,397.24 is: 386,942.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,337.70 : 668,375.60 = 280,397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,337.70/668,375.60 = 280,397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,337.70x = 668,375.60 × 280,397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,337.70x = 187,410,673,523.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,410,673,523.34/484,337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,942.16

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