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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,922.40, 437,883.60 and 280,258.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,922.40, 437,883.60 and 280,258.40 is: 420,387.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,922.40 : 437,883.60 = 280,258.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,922.40/437,883.60 = 280,258.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,922.40x = 437,883.60 × 280,258.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,922.40x = 122,720,557,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,720,557,122.24/291,922.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,387.60

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