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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,868.51, 1,262,813.70 and 280,903.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,868.51, 1,262,813.70 and 280,903.01 is: 421,358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,868.51 : 1,262,813.70 = 280,903.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,868.51/1,262,813.70 = 280,903.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,868.51x = 1,262,813.70 × 280,903.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,868.51x = 354,728,166,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,728,166,110.14/841,868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,358.16

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