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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,023.80, 925,098.30 and 280,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,023.80, 925,098.30 and 280,225.80 is: 420,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,023.80 : 925,098.30 = 280,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,023.80/925,098.30 = 280,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,023.80x = 925,098.30 × 280,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,023.80x = 259,236,411,196.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,236,411,196.14/617,023.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,140.05

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