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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 814,265.42, 1,221,481.95 and 281,785.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 814,265.42, 1,221,481.95 and 281,785.59 is: 422,707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    814,265.42 : 1,221,481.95 = 281,785.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    814,265.42/1,221,481.95 = 281,785.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    814,265.42x = 1,221,481.95 × 281,785.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    814,265.42x = 344,196,011,955.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,196,011,955.10/814,265.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,707.39

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