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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,838.20, 421,257.30 and 280,838.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,838.20, 421,257.30 and 280,838.20 is: 421,257.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,838.20 : 421,257.30 = 280,838.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,838.20/421,257.30 = 280,838.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,838.20x = 421,257.30 × 280,838.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,838.20x = 118,305,141,868.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,305,141,868.86/280,838.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,257.30

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