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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 813,364.56, 1,220,209.92 and 280,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 813,364.56, 1,220,209.92 and 280,905.12 is: 421,414.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    813,364.56 : 1,220,209.92 = 280,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    813,364.56/1,220,209.92 = 280,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    813,364.56x = 1,220,209.92 × 280,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    813,364.56x = 342,763,214,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,763,214,002.79/813,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,414.00

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