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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,039.77, 925,675.51 and 280,104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,039.77, 925,675.51 and 280,104.07 is: 420,208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,039.77 : 925,675.51 = 280,104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,039.77/925,675.51 = 280,104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,039.77x = 925,675.51 × 280,104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,039.77x = 259,285,476,586.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,285,476,586.53/617,039.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,208.70

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