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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,847.20, 422,145.60 and 275,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,847.20, 422,145.60 and 275,598.40 is: 414,256.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,847.20 : 422,145.60 = 275,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,847.20/422,145.60 = 275,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,847.20x = 422,145.60 × 275,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,847.20x = 116,342,651,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,342,651,927.04/280,847.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,256.05

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