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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,287.90, 438,431.85 and 280,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,287.90, 438,431.85 and 280,623.90 is: 420,935.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,287.90 : 438,431.85 = 280,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,287.90/438,431.85 = 280,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,287.90x = 438,431.85 × 280,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,287.90x = 123,034,455,631.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,034,455,631.22/292,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,935.85

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