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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680,622.37, 1,020,933.87 and 280,823.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680,622.37, 1,020,933.87 and 280,823.72 is: 421,235.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680,622.37 : 1,020,933.87 = 280,823.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680,622.37/1,020,933.87 = 280,823.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680,622.37x = 1,020,933.87 × 280,823.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680,622.37x = 286,702,440,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,702,440,738.61/680,622.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,235.70

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