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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896,422.41, 1,344,630.83 and 280,973.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896,422.41, 1,344,630.83 and 280,973.25 is: 421,459.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896,422.41 : 1,344,630.83 = 280,973.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896,422.41/1,344,630.83 = 280,973.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896,422.41x = 1,344,630.83 × 280,973.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896,422.41x = 377,805,292,950.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,805,292,950.43/896,422.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,459.00

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