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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,534.29, 1,262,312.59 and 280,568.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,534.29, 1,262,312.59 and 280,568.97 is: 420,857.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,534.29 : 1,262,312.59 = 280,568.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,534.29/1,262,312.59 = 280,568.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,534.29x = 1,262,312.59 × 280,568.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,534.29x = 354,165,743,194.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,165,743,194.33/841,534.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,857.17

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