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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,861.10, 1,259,791.65 and 278,895.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,861.10, 1,259,791.65 and 278,895.60 is: 418,343.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,861.10 : 1,259,791.65 = 278,895.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,861.10/1,259,791.65 = 278,895.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,861.10x = 1,259,791.65 × 278,895.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,861.10x = 351,350,348,101.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,350,348,101.74/839,861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,343.40

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