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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,827.60, 421,241.40 and 245,835.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,827.60, 421,241.40 and 245,835.60 is: 368,753.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,827.60 : 421,241.40 = 245,835.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,827.60/421,241.40 = 245,835.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,827.60x = 421,241.40 × 245,835.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,827.60x = 103,556,132,313.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,556,132,313.84/280,827.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,753.40

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