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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,063.60, 525,095.40 and 280,079.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,063.60, 525,095.40 and 280,079.60 is: 420,119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,063.60 : 525,095.40 = 280,079.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,063.60/525,095.40 = 280,079.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,063.60x = 525,095.40 × 280,079.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,063.60x = 147,068,509,593.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,068,509,593.84/350,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,119.40

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