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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430,237.20, 645,647.40 and 280,111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430,237.20, 645,647.40 and 280,111.80 is: 420,357.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430,237.20 : 645,647.40 = 280,111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430,237.20/645,647.40 = 280,111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430,237.20x = 645,647.40 × 280,111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430,237.20x = 180,853,455,379.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,853,455,379.32/430,237.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,357.55

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