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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,706.14, 1,273,098.99 and 280,136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,706.14, 1,273,098.99 and 280,136.81 is: 420,218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,706.14 : 1,273,098.99 = 280,136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,706.14/1,273,098.99 = 280,136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,706.14x = 1,273,098.99 × 280,136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,706.14x = 356,641,889,872.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,641,889,872.82/848,706.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,218.35

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