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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,896.60, 421,344.90 and 245,904.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,896.60, 421,344.90 and 245,904.60 is: 368,856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,896.60 : 421,344.90 = 245,904.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,896.60/421,344.90 = 245,904.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,896.60x = 421,344.90 × 245,904.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,896.60x = 103,610,649,096.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,610,649,096.54/280,896.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368,856.90

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