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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,428.19, 399,258.09 and 280,507.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,428.19, 399,258.09 and 280,507.05 is: 384,296.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,428.19 : 399,258.09 = 280,507.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,428.19/399,258.09 = 280,507.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,428.19x = 399,258.09 × 280,507.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,428.19x = 111,994,709,014.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,994,709,014.54/291,428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,296.07

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