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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,857.62, 1,265,658.03 and 275,237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,857.62, 1,265,658.03 and 275,237.92 is: 412,815.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,857.62 : 1,265,658.03 = 275,237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,857.62/1,265,658.03 = 275,237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,857.62x = 1,265,658.03 × 275,237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,857.62x = 348,357,087,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,357,087,957.45/843,857.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,815.00

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