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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,214.60, 438,321.90 and 280,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,214.60, 438,321.90 and 280,404.80 is: 420,607.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,214.60 : 438,321.90 = 280,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,214.60/438,321.90 = 280,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,214.60x = 438,321.90 × 280,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,214.60x = 122,907,564,705.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,907,564,705.12/292,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,607.20

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