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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,269.80, 1,276,626.86 and 282,498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,269.80, 1,276,626.86 and 282,498.12 is: 423,654.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,269.80 : 1,276,626.86 = 282,498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,269.80/1,276,626.86 = 282,498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,269.80x = 1,276,626.86 × 282,498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,269.80x = 360,644,687,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,644,687,891.50/851,269.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,654.98

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