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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,213.56, 1,255,863.90 and 276,291.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,213.56, 1,255,863.90 and 276,291.80 is: 414,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,213.56 : 1,255,863.90 = 276,291.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,213.56/1,255,863.90 = 276,291.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,213.56x = 1,255,863.90 × 276,291.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,213.56x = 346,984,897,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,984,897,486.02/837,213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,452.08

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