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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600,166.50, 900,248.72 and 280,211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600,166.50, 900,248.72 and 280,211.13 is: 420,316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600,166.50 : 900,248.72 = 280,211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600,166.50/900,248.72 = 280,211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600,166.50x = 900,248.72 × 280,211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600,166.50x = 252,259,709,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,259,709,711.20/600,166.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,316.21

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