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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,627.80, 794,441.70 and 280,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,627.80, 794,441.70 and 280,795.80 is: 421,193.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,627.80 : 794,441.70 = 280,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,627.80/794,441.70 = 280,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,627.80x = 794,441.70 × 280,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,627.80x = 223,075,892,704.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,075,892,704.86/529,627.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,193.70

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