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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,003.60, 522,005.40 and 280,352.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,003.60, 522,005.40 and 280,352.40 is: 420,528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,003.60 : 522,005.40 = 280,352.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,003.60/522,005.40 = 280,352.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,003.60x = 522,005.40 × 280,352.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,003.60x = 146,345,466,702.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,345,466,702.96/348,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,528.60

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