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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,626.80, 420,940.20 and 280,626.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,626.80, 420,940.20 and 280,626.80 is: 420,940.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,626.80 : 420,940.20 = 280,626.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,626.80/420,940.20 = 280,626.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,626.80x = 420,940.20 × 280,626.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,626.80x = 118,127,101,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,127,101,317.36/280,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,940.20

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