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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,167.86, 683,348.03 and 280,303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,167.86, 683,348.03 and 280,303.48 is: 386,828.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,167.86 : 683,348.03 = 280,303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,167.86/683,348.03 = 280,303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,167.86x = 683,348.03 × 280,303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,167.86x = 191,544,830,860.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,544,830,860.14/495,167.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,828.08

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