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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811,373.20, 1,217,059.80 and 278,846.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811,373.20, 1,217,059.80 and 278,846.80 is: 418,270.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811,373.20 : 1,217,059.80 = 278,846.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811,373.20/1,217,059.80 = 278,846.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811,373.20x = 1,217,059.80 × 278,846.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811,373.20x = 339,373,230,638.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,373,230,638.64/811,373.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,270.20

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