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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,002.90, 1,261,705.23 and 280,042.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,002.90, 1,261,705.23 and 280,042.26 is: 420,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,002.90 : 1,261,705.23 = 280,042.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,002.90/1,261,705.23 = 280,042.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,002.90x = 1,261,705.23 × 280,042.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,002.90x = 353,330,784,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,330,784,063.02/841,002.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,130.28

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