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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879,809.89, 1,319,737.77 and 280,770.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879,809.89, 1,319,737.77 and 280,770.25 is: 421,162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879,809.89 : 1,319,737.77 = 280,770.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879,809.89/1,319,737.77 = 280,770.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879,809.89x = 1,319,737.77 × 280,770.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879,809.89x = 370,543,103,617.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,543,103,617.34/879,809.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,162.69

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