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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,963.70, 1,259,945.55 and 278,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,963.70, 1,259,945.55 and 278,998.20 is: 418,497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,963.70 : 1,259,945.55 = 278,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,963.70/1,259,945.55 = 278,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,963.70x = 1,259,945.55 × 278,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,963.70x = 351,522,540,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,522,540,548.01/839,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,497.30

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