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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484,869.56, 669,077.10 and 280,855.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484,869.56, 669,077.10 and 280,855.24 is: 387,555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484,869.56 : 669,077.10 = 280,855.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484,869.56/669,077.10 = 280,855.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484,869.56x = 669,077.10 × 280,855.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484,869.56x = 187,913,809,499.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,913,809,499.00/484,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,555.39

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