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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,881.16, 1,264,057.86 and 281,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,881.16, 1,264,057.86 and 281,784.44 is: 422,588.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,881.16 : 1,264,057.86 = 281,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,881.16/1,264,057.86 = 281,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,881.16x = 1,264,057.86 × 281,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,881.16x = 356,191,836,207.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,191,836,207.70/842,881.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,588.44

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