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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,009.60, 522,014.40 and 280,358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,009.60, 522,014.40 and 280,358.40 is: 420,537.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,009.60 : 522,014.40 = 280,358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,009.60/522,014.40 = 280,358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,009.60x = 522,014.40 × 280,358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,009.60x = 146,351,121,960.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,351,121,960.96/348,009.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,537.60

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