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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,421.70, 1,265,132.55 and 282,456.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,421.70, 1,265,132.55 and 282,456.20 is: 423,684.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,421.70 : 1,265,132.55 = 282,456.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,421.70/1,265,132.55 = 282,456.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,421.70x = 1,265,132.55 × 282,456.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,421.70x = 357,344,532,569.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,344,532,569.31/843,421.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,684.30

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