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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,030.46, 393,619 and 280,021.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,030.46, 393,619 and 280,021.50 is: 388,063.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,030.46 : 393,619 = 280,021.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,030.46/393,619 = 280,021.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,030.46x = 393,619 × 280,021.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,030.46x = 110,221,782,808.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,221,782,808.50/284,030.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388,063.25

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