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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,088.99, 1,272,330 and 279,449.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,088.99, 1,272,330 and 279,449.73 is: 419,239.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,088.99 : 1,272,330 = 279,449.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,088.99/1,272,330 = 279,449.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,088.99x = 1,272,330 × 279,449.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,088.99x = 355,552,274,970.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,552,274,970.90/848,088.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,239.35

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