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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486,971.39, 672,087.26 and 280,235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486,971.39, 672,087.26 and 280,235.52 is: 386,763.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486,971.39 : 672,087.26 = 280,235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486,971.39/672,087.26 = 280,235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486,971.39x = 672,087.26 × 280,235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486,971.39x = 188,342,721,390.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,342,721,390.30/486,971.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,763.43

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