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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,425.10, 1,272,367.17 and 279,700.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,425.10, 1,272,367.17 and 279,700.20 is: 419,461.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,425.10 : 1,272,367.17 = 279,700.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,425.10/1,272,367.17 = 279,700.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,425.10x = 1,272,367.17 × 279,700.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,425.10x = 355,881,351,922.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,881,351,922.43/848,425.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,461.13

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