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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,233.60, 420,350.40 and 269,347.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,233.60, 420,350.40 and 269,347.20 is: 404,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,233.60 : 420,350.40 = 269,347.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,233.60/420,350.40 = 269,347.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,233.60x = 420,350.40 × 269,347.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,233.60x = 113,220,203,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,220,203,258.88/280,233.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404,020.80

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