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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,283.40, 438,425.10 and 280,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,283.40, 438,425.10 and 280,619.40 is: 420,929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,283.40 : 438,425.10 = 280,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,283.40/438,425.10 = 280,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,283.40x = 438,425.10 × 280,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,283.40x = 123,030,588,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,030,588,506.94/292,283.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,929.10

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