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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,615.80, 794,423.70 and 280,783.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,615.80, 794,423.70 and 280,783.80 is: 421,175.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,615.80 : 794,423.70 = 280,783.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,615.80/794,423.70 = 280,783.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,615.80x = 794,423.70 × 280,783.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,615.80x = 223,061,305,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,061,305,296.06/529,615.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,175.70

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