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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,983.60, 421,475.40 and 280,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,983.60, 421,475.40 and 280,983.60 is: 421,475.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,983.60 : 421,475.40 = 280,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,983.60/421,475.40 = 280,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,983.60x = 421,475.40 × 280,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,983.60x = 118,427,675,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,427,675,203.44/280,983.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,475.40

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