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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616,997.80, 925,059.30 and 280,199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616,997.80, 925,059.30 and 280,199.80 is: 420,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616,997.80 : 925,059.30 = 280,199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616,997.80/925,059.30 = 280,199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616,997.80x = 925,059.30 × 280,199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616,997.80x = 259,201,430,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,201,430,848.14/616,997.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,101.06

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