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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,675.80, 794,513.70 and 280,843.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,675.80, 794,513.70 and 280,843.80 is: 421,265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,675.80 : 794,513.70 = 280,843.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,675.80/794,513.70 = 280,843.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,675.80x = 794,513.70 × 280,843.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,675.80x = 223,134,246,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,134,246,660.06/529,675.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,265.70

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