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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,001.30, 462,001.95 and 280,007.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,001.30, 462,001.95 and 280,007.70 is: 420,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,001.30 : 462,001.95 = 280,007.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,001.30/462,001.95 = 280,007.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,001.30x = 462,001.95 × 280,007.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,001.30x = 129,364,103,415.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,364,103,415.02/308,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,011.55

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