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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,285.70, 1,258,794.90 and 278,320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,285.70, 1,258,794.90 and 278,320.20 is: 417,435.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,285.70 : 1,258,794.90 = 278,320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,285.70/1,258,794.90 = 278,320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,285.70x = 1,258,794.90 × 278,320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,285.70x = 350,348,048,326.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,348,048,326.98/839,285.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,435.98

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