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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812,747.07, 1,219,179.05 and 280,260.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812,747.07, 1,219,179.05 and 280,260.42 is: 420,410.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812,747.07 : 1,219,179.05 = 280,260.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812,747.07/1,219,179.05 = 280,260.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812,747.07x = 1,219,179.05 × 280,260.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812,747.07x = 341,687,631,206.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,687,631,206.90/812,747.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,410.78

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