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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,511.85, 1,262,278.93 and 280,546.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,511.85, 1,262,278.93 and 280,546.53 is: 420,823.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,511.85 : 1,262,278.93 = 280,546.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,511.85/1,262,278.93 = 280,546.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,511.85x = 1,262,278.93 × 280,546.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,511.85x = 354,127,970,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,127,970,898.60/841,511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,823.51

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