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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,147.10, 925,387.74 and 280,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,147.10, 925,387.74 and 280,003.84 is: 419,854.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,147.10 : 925,387.74 = 280,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,147.10/925,387.74 = 280,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,147.10x = 925,387.74 × 280,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,147.10x = 259,112,118,375.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,112,118,375.45/617,147.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,854.71

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