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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,021.80, 925,095.30 and 280,223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,021.80, 925,095.30 and 280,223.80 is: 420,137.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,021.80 : 925,095.30 = 280,223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,021.80/925,095.30 = 280,223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,021.80x = 925,095.30 × 280,223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,021.80x = 259,233,720,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,233,720,328.14/617,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,137.05

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