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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323,908.80, 485,863.20 and 280,606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323,908.80, 485,863.20 and 280,606.20 is: 420,909.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323,908.80 : 485,863.20 = 280,606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323,908.80/485,863.20 = 280,606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323,908.80x = 485,863.20 × 280,606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323,908.80x = 136,336,226,271.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,336,226,271.84/323,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,909.30

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