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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 837,241.64, 1,255,905.90 and 276,319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 837,241.64, 1,255,905.90 and 276,319.88 is: 414,494.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    837,241.64 : 1,255,905.90 = 276,319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    837,241.64/1,255,905.90 = 276,319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    837,241.64x = 1,255,905.90 × 276,319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    837,241.64x = 347,031,767,579.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,031,767,579.29/837,241.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,494.16

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