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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,752.40, 421,128.60 and 266,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,752.40, 421,128.60 and 266,928.40 is: 400,392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,752.40 : 421,128.60 = 266,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,752.40/421,128.60 = 266,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,752.40x = 421,128.60 × 266,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,752.40x = 112,411,183,392.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,411,183,392.24/280,752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,392.60

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