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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,062.60, 525,093.90 and 280,078.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,062.60, 525,093.90 and 280,078.60 is: 420,117.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,062.60 : 525,093.90 = 280,078.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,062.60/525,093.90 = 280,078.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,062.60x = 525,093.90 × 280,078.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,062.60x = 147,067,564,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,067,564,380.54/350,062.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,117.90

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