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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,485.44, 420,416.50 and 213,705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,485.44, 420,416.50 and 213,705.40 is: 320,320.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,485.44 : 420,416.50 = 213,705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,485.44/420,416.50 = 213,705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,485.44x = 420,416.50 × 213,705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,485.44x = 89,845,276,299.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,845,276,299.10/280,485.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,320.64

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