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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,149.56, 1,275,421.08 and 289,184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,149.56, 1,275,421.08 and 289,184 is: 433,842.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,149.56 : 1,275,421.08 = 289,184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,149.56/1,275,421.08 = 289,184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,149.56x = 1,275,421.08 × 289,184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,149.56x = 368,831,369,598.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,831,369,598.72/850,149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433,842.92

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