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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,829.20, 421,243.80 and 280,829.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,829.20, 421,243.80 and 280,829.20 is: 421,243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,829.20 : 421,243.80 = 280,829.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,829.20/421,243.80 = 280,829.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,829.20x = 421,243.80 × 280,829.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,829.20x = 118,297,559,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,297,559,358.96/280,829.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,243.80

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