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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,013.92, 1,275,114.30 and 423,657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,013.92, 1,275,114.30 and 423,657.08 is: 635,532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,013.92 : 1,275,114.30 = 423,657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,013.92/1,275,114.30 = 423,657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,013.92x = 1,275,114.30 × 423,657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,013.92x = 540,211,197,821.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,211,197,821.64/850,013.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,532.18

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