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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,694.90, 1,219,122.52 and 280,145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,694.90, 1,219,122.52 and 280,145.82 is: 420,246.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,694.90 : 1,219,122.52 = 280,145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,694.90/1,219,122.52 = 280,145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,694.90x = 1,219,122.52 × 280,145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,694.90x = 341,532,078,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,532,078,045.87/812,694.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,246.37

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