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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,810.88, 1,259,716.32 and 278,845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,810.88, 1,259,716.32 and 278,845.38 is: 418,268.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,810.88 : 1,259,716.32 = 278,845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,810.88/1,259,716.32 = 278,845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,810.88x = 1,259,716.32 × 278,845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,810.88x = 351,266,075,942.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,266,075,942.60/839,810.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,268.07

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