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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,049.60, 525,074.40 and 280,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,049.60, 525,074.40 and 280,065.60 is: 420,098.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,049.60 : 525,074.40 = 280,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,049.60/525,074.40 = 280,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,049.60x = 525,074.40 × 280,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,049.60x = 147,055,276,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,055,276,880.64/350,049.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,098.40

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