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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325,838.40, 488,757.60 and 280,737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325,838.40, 488,757.60 and 280,737.60 is: 421,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325,838.40 : 488,757.60 = 280,737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325,838.40/488,757.60 = 280,737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325,838.40x = 488,757.60 × 280,737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325,838.40x = 137,212,635,605.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,212,635,605.76/325,838.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,106.40

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