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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,617.60, 423,926.40 and 280,649.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,617.60, 423,926.40 and 280,649.30 is: 420,973.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,617.60 : 423,926.40 = 280,649.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,617.60/423,926.40 = 280,649.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,617.60x = 423,926.40 × 280,649.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,617.60x = 118,974,647,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,974,647,411.52/282,617.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,973.95

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