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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,695.92, 1,219,124 and 280,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,695.92, 1,219,124 and 280,146.84 is: 420,247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,695.92 : 1,219,124 = 280,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,695.92/1,219,124 = 280,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,695.92x = 1,219,124 × 280,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,695.92x = 341,533,736,168.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,533,736,168.16/812,695.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,247.88

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