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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,510.92, 1,270,996.20 and 278,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,510.92, 1,270,996.20 and 278,762.04 is: 418,054.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,510.92 : 1,270,996.20 = 278,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,510.92/1,270,996.20 = 278,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,510.92x = 1,270,996.20 × 278,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,510.92x = 354,305,493,544.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,305,493,544.25/847,510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,054.19

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