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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,762.53, 1,273,301.21 and 280,183.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,762.53, 1,273,301.21 and 280,183.23 is: 420,326.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,762.53 : 1,273,301.21 = 280,183.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,762.53/1,273,301.21 = 280,183.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,762.53x = 1,273,301.21 × 280,183.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,762.53x = 356,757,646,481.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,757,646,481.17/848,762.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,326.81

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