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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,730.40, 438,251.70 and 280,576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,730.40, 438,251.70 and 280,576.70 is: 421,496.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,730.40 : 438,251.70 = 280,576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,730.40/438,251.70 = 280,576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,730.40x = 438,251.70 × 280,576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,730.40x = 122,963,215,755.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,963,215,755.39/291,730.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,496.07

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