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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,603.60, 525,905.40 and 280,619.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,603.60, 525,905.40 and 280,619.60 is: 420,929.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,603.60 : 525,905.40 = 280,619.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,603.60/525,905.40 = 280,619.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,603.60x = 525,905.40 × 280,619.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,603.60x = 147,579,362,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,579,362,985.84/350,603.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,929.40

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