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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,534.79, 1,262,313.34 and 280,569.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,534.79, 1,262,313.34 and 280,569.47 is: 420,857.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,534.79 : 1,262,313.34 = 280,569.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,534.79/1,262,313.34 = 280,569.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,534.79x = 1,262,313.34 × 280,569.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,534.79x = 354,166,584,777.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,166,584,777.73/841,534.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,857.92

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