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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,523.91, 1,262,297.03 and 280,558.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,523.91, 1,262,297.03 and 280,558.59 is: 420,841.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,523.91 : 1,262,297.03 = 280,558.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,523.91/1,262,297.03 = 280,558.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,523.91x = 1,262,297.03 × 280,558.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,523.91x = 354,148,273,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,148,273,495.20/841,523.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,841.61

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