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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,744.13, 1,027,474.37 and 280,236.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,744.13, 1,027,474.37 and 280,236.61 is: 420,501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,744.13 : 1,027,474.37 = 280,236.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,744.13/1,027,474.37 = 280,236.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,744.13x = 1,027,474.37 × 280,236.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,744.13x = 287,935,935,244.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,935,935,244.73/684,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,501.50

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