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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840,955.07, 1,261,598.76 and 308,480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840,955.07, 1,261,598.76 and 308,480.72 is: 462,782.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840,955.07 : 1,261,598.76 = 308,480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840,955.07/1,261,598.76 = 308,480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840,955.07x = 1,261,598.76 × 308,480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840,955.07x = 389,178,887,527.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,178,887,527.91/840,955.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,782.02

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