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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,293.19, 1,275,750.54 and 395,094.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,293.19, 1,275,750.54 and 395,094.67 is: 592,786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,293.19 : 1,275,750.54 = 395,094.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,293.19/1,275,750.54 = 395,094.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,293.19x = 1,275,750.54 × 395,094.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,293.19x = 504,042,238,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,042,238,603.62/850,293.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,786.40

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