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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,975.20, 421,462.80 and 276,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,975.20, 421,462.80 and 276,309.60 is: 414,464.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,975.20 : 421,462.80 = 276,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,975.20/421,462.80 = 276,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,975.20x = 421,462.80 × 276,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,975.20x = 116,454,217,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,454,217,682.88/280,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,464.40

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