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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,600.60, 420,900.90 and 280,600.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,600.60, 420,900.90 and 280,600.60 is: 420,900.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,600.60 : 420,900.90 = 280,600.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,600.60/420,900.90 = 280,600.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,600.60x = 420,900.90 × 280,600.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,600.60x = 118,105,045,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,105,045,080.54/280,600.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,900.90

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