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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 284,954.60, 427,431.90 and 280,807.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 284,954.60, 427,431.90 and 280,807.40 is: 421,211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    284,954.60 : 427,431.90 = 280,807.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    284,954.60/427,431.90 = 280,807.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    284,954.60x = 427,431.90 × 280,807.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    284,954.60x = 120,026,040,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,026,040,516.06/284,954.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,211.10

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