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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,359.21, 668,340.05 and 280,370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,359.21, 668,340.05 and 280,370.16 is: 386,867.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,359.21 : 668,340.05 = 280,370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,359.21/668,340.05 = 280,370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,359.21x = 668,340.05 × 280,370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,359.21x = 187,382,605,351.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,382,605,351.06/484,359.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,867.02

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