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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,846.80, 421,270.20 and 263,350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,846.80, 421,270.20 and 263,350.80 is: 395,026.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,846.80 : 421,270.20 = 263,350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,846.80/421,270.20 = 263,350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,846.80x = 421,270.20 × 263,350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,846.80x = 110,941,844,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,941,844,186.16/280,846.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,026.20

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