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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,387.80, 794,081.70 and 280,555.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,387.80, 794,081.70 and 280,555.80 is: 420,833.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,387.80 : 794,081.70 = 280,555.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,387.80/794,081.70 = 280,555.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,387.80x = 794,081.70 × 280,555.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,387.80x = 222,784,226,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,784,226,608.86/529,387.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,833.70

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