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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844,863.90, 1,267,578.78 and 276,271.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844,863.90, 1,267,578.78 and 276,271.22 is: 414,499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844,863.90 : 1,267,578.78 = 276,271.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844,863.90/1,267,578.78 = 276,271.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844,863.90x = 1,267,578.78 × 276,271.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844,863.90x = 350,195,535,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,195,535,996.71/844,863.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,499.35

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