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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,826.80, 421,240.20 and 257,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,826.80, 421,240.20 and 257,207.20 is: 385,810.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,826.80 : 421,240.20 = 257,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,826.80/421,240.20 = 257,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,826.80x = 421,240.20 × 257,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,826.80x = 108,346,012,369.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,346,012,369.44/280,826.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,810.80

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