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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,914.43, 1,273,101.00 and 280,189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,914.43, 1,273,101.00 and 280,189.94 is: 420,195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,914.43 : 1,273,101.00 = 280,189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,914.43/1,273,101.00 = 280,189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,914.43x = 1,273,101.00 × 280,189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,914.43x = 356,710,085,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,710,085,387.72/848,914.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,195.58

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