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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,444.41, 420,755.13 and 213,298.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,444.41, 420,755.13 and 213,298.09 is: 320,014.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,444.41 : 420,755.13 = 213,298.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,444.41/420,755.13 = 213,298.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,444.41x = 420,755.13 × 213,298.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,444.41x = 89,746,265,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,746,265,586.70/280,444.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,014.46

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