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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339,931.80, 509,897.70 and 280,834.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339,931.80, 509,897.70 and 280,834.20 is: 421,251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339,931.80 : 509,897.70 = 280,834.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339,931.80/509,897.70 = 280,834.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339,931.80x = 509,897.70 × 280,834.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339,931.80x = 143,196,712,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,196,712,661.34/339,931.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,251.30

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