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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,127.72, 1,261,379.93 and 301,299.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,127.72, 1,261,379.93 and 301,299.92 is: 451,838.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,127.72 : 1,261,379.93 = 301,299.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,127.72/1,261,379.93 = 301,299.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,127.72x = 1,261,379.93 × 301,299.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,127.72x = 380,053,665,691.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,053,665,691.71/841,127.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,838.24

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