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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,250.38, 1,272,105.59 and 279,525.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,250.38, 1,272,105.59 and 279,525.35 is: 419,199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,250.38 : 1,272,105.59 = 279,525.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,250.38/1,272,105.59 = 279,525.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,250.38x = 1,272,105.59 × 279,525.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,250.38x = 355,585,752,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,585,752,523.55/848,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,199.05

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