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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561,106.20, 841,659.30 and 280,522.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561,106.20, 841,659.30 and 280,522.20 is: 420,783.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561,106.20 : 841,659.30 = 280,522.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561,106.20/841,659.30 = 280,522.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561,106.20x = 841,659.30 × 280,522.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561,106.20x = 236,104,118,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,104,118,486.46/561,106.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,783.30

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