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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,039.71, 925,675.42 and 280,104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,039.71, 925,675.42 and 280,104.01 is: 420,208.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,039.71 : 925,675.42 = 280,104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,039.71/925,675.42 = 280,104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,039.71x = 925,675.42 × 280,104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,039.71x = 259,285,392,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,285,392,472.06/617,039.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,208.60

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