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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,725.13, 684,045.12 and 280,819.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,725.13, 684,045.12 and 280,819.17 is: 387,498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,725.13 : 684,045.12 = 280,819.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,725.13/684,045.12 = 280,819.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,725.13x = 684,045.12 × 280,819.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,725.13x = 192,092,982,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,092,982,840.95/495,725.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,498.98

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