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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,281.16, 1,249,663.77 and 300,734.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,281.16, 1,249,663.77 and 300,734.78 is: 451,009.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,281.16 : 1,249,663.77 = 300,734.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,281.16/1,249,663.77 = 300,734.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,281.16x = 1,249,663.77 × 300,734.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,281.16x = 375,817,358,944.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,817,358,944.92/833,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,009.07

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