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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,853.90, 421,280.85 and 267,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,853.90, 421,280.85 and 267,029.90 is: 400,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,853.90 : 421,280.85 = 267,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,853.90/421,280.85 = 267,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,853.90x = 421,280.85 × 267,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,853.90x = 112,494,583,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,494,583,247.42/280,853.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,544.85

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