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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,128.72, 1,261,381.43 and 301,300.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,128.72, 1,261,381.43 and 301,300.91 is: 451,839.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,128.72 : 1,261,381.43 = 301,300.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,128.72/1,261,381.43 = 301,300.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,128.72x = 1,261,381.43 × 301,300.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,128.72x = 380,055,372,716.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,055,372,716.10/841,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,839.73

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