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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,581.26, 1,273,028.45 and 280,001.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,581.26, 1,273,028.45 and 280,001.65 is: 420,054.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,581.26 : 1,273,028.45 = 280,001.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,581.26/1,273,028.45 = 280,001.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,581.26x = 1,273,028.45 × 280,001.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,581.26x = 356,450,066,496.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,450,066,496.94/848,581.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,054.13

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