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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,486.94, 420,418.76 and 213,706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,486.94, 420,418.76 and 213,706.90 is: 320,322.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,486.94 : 420,418.76 = 213,706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,486.94/420,418.76 = 213,706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,486.94x = 420,418.76 × 213,706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,486.94x = 89,846,389,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,846,389,901.44/280,486.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320,322.90

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