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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,813.09, 1,272,949.55 and 280,088.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,813.09, 1,272,949.55 and 280,088.15 is: 420,043.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,813.09 : 1,272,949.55 = 280,088.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,813.09/1,272,949.55 = 280,088.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,813.09x = 1,272,949.55 × 280,088.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,813.09x = 356,538,083,102.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,538,083,102.39/848,813.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,043.10

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