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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,841.53, 1,273,419.43 and 280,262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,841.53, 1,273,419.43 and 280,262.23 is: 420,445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,841.53 : 1,273,419.43 = 280,262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,841.53/1,273,419.43 = 280,262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,841.53x = 1,273,419.43 × 280,262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,841.53x = 356,891,365,292.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,891,365,292.93/848,841.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,445.22

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