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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,982.80, 421,474.20 and 280,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,982.80, 421,474.20 and 280,982.80 is: 421,474.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,982.80 : 421,474.20 = 280,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,982.80/421,474.20 = 280,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,982.80x = 421,474.20 × 280,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,982.80x = 118,427,000,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,427,000,843.76/280,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,474.20

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