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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 546,989.20, 819,827.70 and 280,612.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 546,989.20, 819,827.70 and 280,612.60 is: 420,582.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    546,989.20 : 819,827.70 = 280,612.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    546,989.20/819,827.70 = 280,612.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    546,989.20x = 819,827.70 × 280,612.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    546,989.20x = 230,053,982,449.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,053,982,449.02/546,989.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,582.31

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