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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,039.46, 925,675.05 and 280,103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,039.46, 925,675.05 and 280,103.76 is: 420,208.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,039.46 : 925,675.05 = 280,103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,039.46/925,675.05 = 280,103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,039.46x = 925,675.05 × 280,103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,039.46x = 259,285,062,043.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,285,062,043.19/617,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,208.23

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