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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 846,280.96, 1,269,451.68 and 285,320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 846,280.96, 1,269,451.68 and 285,320.32 is: 427,990.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    846,280.96 : 1,269,451.68 = 285,320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    846,280.96/1,269,451.68 = 285,320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    846,280.96x = 1,269,451.68 × 285,320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    846,280.96x = 362,200,359,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,200,359,562.14/846,280.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,990.68

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