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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,915.29, 1,265,913.72 and 275,295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,915.29, 1,265,913.72 and 275,295.29 is: 412,956.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,915.29 : 1,265,913.72 = 275,295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,915.29/1,265,913.72 = 275,295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,915.29x = 1,265,913.72 × 275,295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,915.29x = 348,500,078,332.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,500,078,332.81/843,915.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,956.23

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