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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,903.76, 1,273,084.97 and 280,179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,903.76, 1,273,084.97 and 280,179.27 is: 420,179.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,903.76 : 1,273,084.97 = 280,179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,903.76/1,273,084.97 = 280,179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,903.76x = 1,273,084.97 × 280,179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,903.76x = 356,692,016,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,692,016,141.68/848,903.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,179.57

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