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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,429.03, 668,468.61 and 280,493.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,429.03, 668,468.61 and 280,493.72 is: 387,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,429.03 : 668,468.61 = 280,493.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,429.03/668,468.61 = 280,493.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,429.03x = 668,468.61 × 280,493.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,429.03x = 187,501,247,122.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,501,247,122.13/484,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,056.17

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