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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,755.26, 1,273,290.23 and 280,175.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,755.26, 1,273,290.23 and 280,175.96 is: 420,315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,755.26 : 1,273,290.23 = 280,175.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,755.26/1,273,290.23 = 280,175.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,755.26x = 1,273,290.23 × 280,175.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,755.26x = 356,745,316,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,745,316,432.54/848,755.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,315.88

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