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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,007.80, 420,011.70 and 267,760.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,007.80, 420,011.70 and 267,760.60 is: 401,640.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,007.80 : 420,011.70 = 267,760.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,007.80/420,011.70 = 267,760.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,007.80x = 420,011.70 × 267,760.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,007.80x = 112,462,584,799.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,462,584,799.02/280,007.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,640.90

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