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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,340.40, 420,510.60 and 280,340.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,340.40, 420,510.60 and 280,340.40 is: 420,510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,340.40 : 420,510.60 = 280,340.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,340.40/420,510.60 = 280,340.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,340.40x = 420,510.60 × 280,340.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,340.40x = 117,886,109,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,886,109,808.24/280,340.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,510.60

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