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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292,291.40, 438,437.10 and 280,627.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292,291.40, 438,437.10 and 280,627.40 is: 420,941.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292,291.40 : 438,437.10 = 280,627.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292,291.40/438,437.10 = 280,627.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292,291.40x = 438,437.10 × 280,627.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292,291.40x = 123,037,463,436.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,037,463,436.54/292,291.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,941.10

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