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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,598.43, 668,697.54 and 280,714.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,598.43, 668,697.54 and 280,714.85 is: 387,358.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,598.43 : 668,697.54 = 280,714.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,598.43/668,697.54 = 280,714.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,598.43x = 668,697.54 × 280,714.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,598.43x = 187,713,329,636.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,713,329,636.47/484,598.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,358.52

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