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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,707.10, 387,785.60 and 242,915.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,707.10, 387,785.60 and 242,915.74 is: 335,578.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,707.10 : 387,785.60 = 242,915.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,707.10/387,785.60 = 242,915.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,707.10x = 387,785.60 × 242,915.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,707.10x = 94,199,225,985.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,199,225,985.34/280,707.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,578.35

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