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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,906.39, 1,273,088.90 and 280,181.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,906.39, 1,273,088.90 and 280,181.90 is: 420,183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,906.39 : 1,273,088.90 = 280,181.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,906.39/1,273,088.90 = 280,181.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,906.39x = 1,273,088.90 × 280,181.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,906.39x = 356,696,461,205.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,696,461,205.92/848,906.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,183.51

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