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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,302.42, 1,019,562.99 and 280,477.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,302.42, 1,019,562.99 and 280,477.78 is: 420,349.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,302.42 : 1,019,562.99 = 280,477.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,302.42/1,019,562.99 = 280,477.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,302.42x = 1,019,562.99 × 280,477.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,302.42x = 285,964,764,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,964,764,005.36/680,302.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,349.47

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