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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,934, 1,264,138.56 and 281,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,934, 1,264,138.56 and 281,837.28 is: 422,668.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,934 : 1,264,138.56 = 281,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,934/1,264,138.56 = 281,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,934x = 1,264,138.56 × 281,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,934x = 356,281,373,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,281,373,293.52/842,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,668.17

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