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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,666.18, 684,006.42 and 280,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,666.18, 684,006.42 and 280,800.72 is: 387,497.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,666.18 : 684,006.42 = 280,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,666.18/684,006.42 = 280,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,666.18x = 684,006.42 × 280,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,666.18x = 192,069,495,220.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,069,495,220.62/495,666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,497.68

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