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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383,995.80, 530,113.42 and 280,513.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383,995.80, 530,113.42 and 280,513.80 is: 387,254.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383,995.80 : 530,113.42 = 280,513.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383,995.80/530,113.42 = 280,513.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383,995.80x = 530,113.42 × 280,513.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383,995.80x = 148,704,131,219.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,704,131,219.80/383,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,254.58

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