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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,788.04, 669,125.21 and 280,805.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,788.04, 669,125.21 and 280,805.94 is: 387,580.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,788.04 : 669,125.21 = 280,805.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,788.04/669,125.21 = 280,805.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,788.04x = 669,125.21 × 280,805.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,788.04x = 187,894,332,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,894,332,167.72/484,788.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,580.38

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