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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,095.40, 468,143.10 and 280,602.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,095.40, 468,143.10 and 280,602.60 is: 420,903.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,095.40 : 468,143.10 = 280,602.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,095.40/468,143.10 = 280,602.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,095.40x = 468,143.10 × 280,602.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,095.40x = 131,362,171,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,362,171,032.06/312,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,903.90

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