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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 815,357.13, 1,223,252.77 and 282,877.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 815,357.13, 1,223,252.77 and 282,877.30 is: 424,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    815,357.13 : 1,223,252.77 = 282,877.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    815,357.13/1,223,252.77 = 282,877.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    815,357.13x = 1,223,252.77 × 282,877.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    815,357.13x = 346,030,440,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,030,440,795.12/815,357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,391.26

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