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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,287.70, 1,258,797.90 and 278,322.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,287.70, 1,258,797.90 and 278,322.20 is: 417,438.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,287.70 : 1,258,797.90 = 278,322.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,287.70/1,258,797.90 = 278,322.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,287.70x = 1,258,797.90 × 278,322.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,287.70x = 350,351,400,883.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,351,400,883.38/839,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,438.98

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