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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,696.76, 1,219,125.33 and 280,147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,696.76, 1,219,125.33 and 280,147.68 is: 420,249.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,696.76 : 1,219,125.33 = 280,147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,696.76/1,219,125.33 = 280,147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,696.76x = 1,219,125.33 × 280,147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,696.76x = 341,535,132,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,535,132,828.73/812,696.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,249.16

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