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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,196.64, 419,733.48 and 265,478.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,196.64, 419,733.48 and 265,478.88 is: 397,686.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,196.64 : 419,733.48 = 265,478.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,196.64/419,733.48 = 265,478.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,196.64x = 419,733.48 × 265,478.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,196.64x = 111,430,374,168.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,430,374,168.90/280,196.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,686.33

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