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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,097.26, 1,266,249.98 and 275,326.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,097.26, 1,266,249.98 and 275,326.28 is: 413,023.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,097.26 : 1,266,249.98 = 275,326.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,097.26/1,266,249.98 = 275,326.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,097.26x = 1,266,249.98 × 275,326.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,097.26x = 348,631,896,543.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,631,896,543.47/844,097.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,023.37

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