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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,825.20, 420,581.70 and 275,187.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,825.20, 420,581.70 and 275,187.60 is: 412,138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,825.20 : 420,581.70 = 275,187.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,825.20/420,581.70 = 275,187.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,825.20x = 420,581.70 × 275,187.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,825.20x = 115,738,868,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,738,868,626.92/280,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,138.47

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