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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,570.20, 1,060,205.80 and 280,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,570.20, 1,060,205.80 and 280,097 is: 420,284.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,570.20 : 1,060,205.80 = 280,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,570.20/1,060,205.80 = 280,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,570.20x = 1,060,205.80 × 280,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,570.20x = 296,960,463,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,960,463,962.60/706,570.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,284.44

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