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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,708.14, 1,273,102 and 280,138.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,708.14, 1,273,102 and 280,138.82 is: 420,221.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,708.14 : 1,273,102 = 280,138.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,708.14/1,273,102 = 280,138.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,708.14x = 1,273,102 × 280,138.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,708.14x = 356,645,292,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,645,292,019.64/848,708.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,221.36

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