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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,040.21, 925,676.17 and 280,104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,040.21, 925,676.17 and 280,104.51 is: 420,209.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,040.21 : 925,676.17 = 280,104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,040.21/925,676.17 = 280,104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,040.21x = 925,676.17 × 280,104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,040.21x = 259,286,070,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,286,070,016.53/617,040.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,209.36

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