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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,832.40, 421,248.60 and 266,398.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,832.40, 421,248.60 and 266,398.20 is: 399,597.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,832.40 : 421,248.60 = 266,398.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,832.40/421,248.60 = 266,398.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,832.40x = 421,248.60 × 266,398.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,832.40x = 112,219,868,792.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,219,868,792.52/280,832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,597.30

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