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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,074.60, 525,111.90 and 280,090.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,074.60, 525,111.90 and 280,090.60 is: 420,135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,074.60 : 525,111.90 = 280,090.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,074.60/525,111.90 = 280,090.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,074.60x = 525,111.90 × 280,090.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,074.60x = 147,078,907,138.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,078,907,138.14/350,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,135.90

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