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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,828.80, 421,243.20 and 267,706.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,828.80, 421,243.20 and 267,706.80 is: 401,560.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,828.80 : 421,243.20 = 267,706.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,828.80/421,243.20 = 267,706.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,828.80x = 421,243.20 × 267,706.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,828.80x = 112,769,669,093.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,769,669,093.76/280,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,560.20

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