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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848,952.18, 1,273,585.77 and 280,372.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848,952.18, 1,273,585.77 and 280,372.68 is: 420,611.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848,952.18 : 1,273,585.77 = 280,372.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848,952.18/1,273,585.77 = 280,372.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848,952.18x = 1,273,585.77 × 280,372.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848,952.18x = 357,078,655,544.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,078,655,544.76/848,952.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,611.04

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