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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,057.20, 419,308.20 and 272,281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,057.20, 419,308.20 and 272,281.20 is: 407,665.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,057.20 : 419,308.20 = 272,281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,057.20/419,308.20 = 272,281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,057.20x = 419,308.20 × 272,281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,057.20x = 114,169,739,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,169,739,865.84/280,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,665.79

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