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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,151.80, 1,260,227.70 and 279,186.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,151.80, 1,260,227.70 and 279,186.30 is: 418,779.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,151.80 : 1,260,227.70 = 279,186.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,151.80/1,260,227.70 = 279,186.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,151.80x = 1,260,227.70 × 279,186.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,151.80x = 351,838,308,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,838,308,720.51/840,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,779.45

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