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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,645.20, 420,967.80 and 280,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,645.20, 420,967.80 and 280,645.20 is: 420,967.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,645.20 : 420,967.80 = 280,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,645.20/420,967.80 = 280,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,645.20x = 420,967.80 × 280,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,645.20x = 118,142,592,424.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,142,592,424.56/280,645.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,967.80

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