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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,356, 1,275,592.32 and 281,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,356, 1,275,592.32 and 281,736 is: 422,623.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,356 : 1,275,592.32 = 281,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,356/1,275,592.32 = 281,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,356x = 1,275,592.32 × 281,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,356x = 359,380,277,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,380,277,867.52/850,356
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,623.32

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