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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,842.76, 959,943.51 and 280,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,842.76, 959,943.51 and 280,044.97 is: 420,145.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,842.76 : 959,943.51 = 280,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,842.76/959,943.51 = 280,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,842.76x = 959,943.51 × 280,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,842.76x = 268,827,352,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,827,352,659.57/639,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,145.96

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