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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,069.44, 1,261,584.72 and 280,108.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,069.44, 1,261,584.72 and 280,108.80 is: 420,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,069.44 : 1,261,584.72 = 280,108.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,069.44/1,261,584.72 = 280,108.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,069.44x = 1,261,584.72 × 280,108.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,069.44x = 353,380,982,017.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,380,982,017.54/841,069.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,156.73

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