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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,244.40, 546,366.60 and 280,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,244.40, 546,366.60 and 280,166.40 is: 420,249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,244.40 : 546,366.60 = 280,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,244.40/546,366.60 = 280,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,244.40x = 546,366.60 × 280,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,244.40x = 153,073,563,402.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,073,563,402.24/364,244.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,249.60

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