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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,750.40, 421,125.60 and 266,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,750.40, 421,125.60 and 266,926.40 is: 400,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,750.40 : 421,125.60 = 266,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,750.40/421,125.60 = 266,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,750.40x = 421,125.60 × 266,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,750.40x = 112,409,540,355.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,409,540,355.84/280,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,389.60

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