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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,934.44, 1,273,131 and 280,209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,934.44, 1,273,131 and 280,209.92 is: 420,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,934.44 : 1,273,131 = 280,209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,934.44/1,273,131 = 280,209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,934.44x = 1,273,131 × 280,209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,934.44x = 356,743,935,659.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,743,935,659.52/848,934.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,225.54

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