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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,951.68, 1,273,585.02 and 280,372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,951.68, 1,273,585.02 and 280,372.18 is: 420,610.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,951.68 : 1,273,585.02 = 280,372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,951.68/1,273,585.02 = 280,372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,951.68x = 1,273,585.02 × 280,372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,951.68x = 357,077,808,472.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,077,808,472.74/848,951.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,610.29

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