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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,874.08, 1,262,822.06 and 280,908.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,874.08, 1,262,822.06 and 280,908.58 is: 421,366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,874.08 : 1,262,822.06 = 280,908.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,874.08/1,262,822.06 = 280,908.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,874.08x = 1,262,822.06 × 280,908.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,874.08x = 354,737,551,667.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,737,551,667.28/841,874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,366.52

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