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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813,085.34, 1,219,821.80 and 280,611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813,085.34, 1,219,821.80 and 280,611 is: 420,983.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813,085.34 : 1,219,821.80 = 280,611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813,085.34/1,219,821.80 = 280,611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813,085.34x = 1,219,821.80 × 280,611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813,085.34x = 342,295,413,716.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,295,413,716.75/813,085.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,983.38

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