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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,532.29, 1,262,309.59 and 280,566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,532.29, 1,262,309.59 and 280,566.97 is: 420,854.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,532.29 : 1,262,309.59 = 280,566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,532.29/1,262,309.59 = 280,566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,532.29x = 1,262,309.59 × 280,566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,532.29x = 354,162,370,556.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,162,370,556.69/841,532.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,854.17

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