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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,819.80, 421,229.70 and 270,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,819.80, 421,229.70 and 270,322.20 is: 405,483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,819.80 : 421,229.70 = 270,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,819.80/421,229.70 = 270,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,819.80x = 421,229.70 × 270,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,819.80x = 113,867,739,209.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,867,739,209.34/280,819.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,483.30

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