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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,459.68, 698,924.88 and 280,120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,459.68, 698,924.88 and 280,120.48 is: 386,572.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,459.68 : 698,924.88 = 280,120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,459.68/698,924.88 = 280,120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,459.68x = 698,924.88 × 280,120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,459.68x = 195,783,172,869.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,783,172,869.54/506,459.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386,572.08

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