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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,347.84, 1,262,023.04 and 280,426.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,347.84, 1,262,023.04 and 280,426.24 is: 420,639.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,347.84 : 1,262,023.04 = 280,426.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,347.84/1,262,023.04 = 280,426.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,347.84x = 1,262,023.04 × 280,426.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,347.84x = 353,904,375,900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,904,375,900.57/841,347.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,639.79

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