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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,003.35, 1,270,235.28 and 278,252.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,003.35, 1,270,235.28 and 278,252.43 is: 417,290.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,003.35 : 1,270,235.28 = 278,252.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,003.35/1,270,235.28 = 278,252.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,003.35x = 1,270,235.28 × 278,252.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,003.35x = 353,446,053,331.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,446,053,331.73/847,003.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,290.03

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