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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,003.93, 1,273,235.49 and 280,279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,003.93, 1,273,235.49 and 280,279.17 is: 420,329.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,003.93 : 1,273,235.49 = 280,279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,003.93/1,273,235.49 = 280,279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,003.93x = 1,273,235.49 × 280,279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,003.93x = 356,861,386,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,861,386,351.74/849,003.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,329.49

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