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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,728.36, 668,752.02 and 280,667.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,728.36, 668,752.02 and 280,667.91 is: 387,221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,728.36 : 668,752.02 = 280,667.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,728.36/668,752.02 = 280,667.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,728.36x = 668,752.02 × 280,667.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,728.36x = 187,697,231,761.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,697,231,761.68/484,728.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,221.48

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