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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,848.60, 526,272.90 and 280,864.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,848.60, 526,272.90 and 280,864.60 is: 421,296.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,848.60 : 526,272.90 = 280,864.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,848.60/526,272.90 = 280,864.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,848.60x = 526,272.90 × 280,864.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,848.60x = 147,811,427,549.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,811,427,549.34/350,848.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,296.90

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