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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,313.20, 1,264,969.80 and 282,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,313.20, 1,264,969.80 and 282,347.70 is: 423,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,313.20 : 1,264,969.80 = 282,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,313.20/1,264,969.80 = 282,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,313.20x = 1,264,969.80 × 282,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,313.20x = 357,161,313,599.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,161,313,599.46/843,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,521.55

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