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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291,929.40, 437,894.10 and 280,265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291,929.40, 437,894.10 and 280,265.40 is: 420,398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291,929.40 : 437,894.10 = 280,265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291,929.40/437,894.10 = 280,265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291,929.40x = 437,894.10 × 280,265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291,929.40x = 122,726,565,094.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,726,565,094.14/291,929.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,398.10

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