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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,622.60, 420,933.90 and 83,630.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,622.60, 420,933.90 and 83,630.60 is: 125,445.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,622.60 : 420,933.90 = 83,630.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,622.60/420,933.90 = 83,630.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,622.60x = 420,933.90 × 83,630.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,622.60x = 35,202,954,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202,954,617.34/280,622.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125,445.90

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