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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,255.04, 1,272,112.58 and 279,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,255.04, 1,272,112.58 and 279,530.04 is: 419,206.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,255.04 : 1,272,112.58 = 279,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,255.04/1,272,112.58 = 279,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,255.04x = 1,272,112.58 × 279,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,255.04x = 355,593,684,268.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,593,684,268.79/848,255.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,206.10

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