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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495,790.32, 684,168.48 and 280,917.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495,790.32, 684,168.48 and 280,917.84 is: 387,654.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495,790.32 : 684,168.48 = 280,917.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495,790.32/684,168.48 = 280,917.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495,790.32x = 684,168.48 × 280,917.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495,790.32x = 192,195,131,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,195,131,597.68/495,790.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,654.06

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