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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,775.20, 668,983.40 and 280,853.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,775.20, 668,983.40 and 280,853.92 is: 387,574.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,775.20 : 668,983.40 = 280,853.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,775.20/668,983.40 = 280,853.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,775.20x = 668,983.40 × 280,853.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,775.20x = 187,886,610,304.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,886,610,304.93/484,775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,574.72

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