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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,986.20, 819,823.20 and 280,609.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,986.20, 819,823.20 and 280,609.60 is: 420,577.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,986.20 : 819,823.20 = 280,609.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,986.20/819,823.20 = 280,609.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,986.20x = 819,823.20 × 280,609.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,986.20x = 230,050,260,222.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,050,260,222.72/546,986.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,577.81

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