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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,984.80, 421,477.20 and 280,984.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,984.80, 421,477.20 and 280,984.80 is: 421,477.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,984.80 : 421,477.20 = 280,984.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,984.80/421,477.20 = 280,984.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,984.80x = 421,477.20 × 280,984.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,984.80x = 118,428,686,746.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,428,686,746.56/280,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,477.20

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