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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,837.93, 1,273,383.50 and 280,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,837.93, 1,273,383.50 and 280,279.10 is: 420,460.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,837.93 : 1,273,383.50 = 280,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,837.93/1,273,383.50 = 280,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,837.93x = 1,273,383.50 × 280,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,837.93x = 356,902,773,566.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,902,773,566.54/848,837.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,460.44

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