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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,648.20, 420,972.30 and 280,648.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,648.20, 420,972.30 and 280,648.20 is: 420,972.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,648.20 : 420,972.30 = 280,648.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,648.20/420,972.30 = 280,648.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,648.20x = 420,972.30 × 280,648.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,648.20x = 118,145,118,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,145,118,244.86/280,648.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,972.30

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