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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,703.28, 1,219,135.12 and 280,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,703.28, 1,219,135.12 and 280,154.24 is: 420,259.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,703.28 : 1,219,135.12 = 280,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,703.28/1,219,135.12 = 280,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,703.28x = 1,219,135.12 × 280,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,703.28x = 341,545,873,000.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,545,873,000.91/812,703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,259.01

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