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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,666.60, 423,999.90 and 280,698.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,666.60, 423,999.90 and 280,698.30 is: 421,047.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,666.60 : 423,999.90 = 280,698.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,666.60/423,999.90 = 280,698.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,666.60x = 423,999.90 × 280,698.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,666.60x = 119,016,051,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,016,051,130.17/282,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,047.45

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