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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,393, 1,260,600.48 and 279,427.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,393, 1,260,600.48 and 279,427.50 is: 419,144.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,393 : 1,260,600.48 = 279,427.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,393/1,260,600.48 = 279,427.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,393x = 1,260,600.48 × 279,427.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,393x = 352,246,440,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,246,440,625.20/840,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,144.90

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