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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,824.47, 1,272,966.27 and 280,099.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,824.47, 1,272,966.27 and 280,099.59 is: 420,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,824.47 : 1,272,966.27 = 280,099.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,824.47/1,272,966.27 = 280,099.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,824.47x = 1,272,966.27 × 280,099.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,824.47x = 356,557,330,310.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,557,330,310.83/848,824.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,060.15

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