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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,002.40, 1,261,704.48 and 280,041.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,002.40, 1,261,704.48 and 280,041.76 is: 420,129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,002.40 : 1,261,704.48 = 280,041.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,002.40/1,261,704.48 = 280,041.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,002.40x = 1,261,704.48 × 280,041.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,002.40x = 353,329,943,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,329,943,179.09/841,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,129.53

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