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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,057.06, 1,272,247.59 and 279,601.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,057.06, 1,272,247.59 and 279,601.94 is: 419,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,057.06 : 1,272,247.59 = 279,601.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,057.06/1,272,247.59 = 279,601.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,057.06x = 1,272,247.59 × 279,601.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,057.06x = 355,722,894,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,722,894,324.33/848,057.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,456.32

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