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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,717.82, 668,809.20 and 280,695.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,717.82, 668,809.20 and 280,695.32 is: 387,300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,717.82 : 668,809.20 = 280,695.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,717.82/668,809.20 = 280,695.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,717.82x = 668,809.20 × 280,695.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,717.82x = 187,731,612,412.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,731,612,412.94/484,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,300.83

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