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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,697.76, 1,219,126.83 and 280,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,697.76, 1,219,126.83 and 280,148.68 is: 420,250.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,697.76 : 1,219,126.83 = 280,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,697.76/1,219,126.83 = 280,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,697.76x = 1,219,126.83 × 280,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,697.76x = 341,536,772,177.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,536,772,177.08/812,697.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,250.66

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