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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,362, 1,275,601.32 and 281,742

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,362, 1,275,601.32 and 281,742 is: 422,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,362 : 1,275,601.32 = 281,742 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,362/1,275,601.32 = 281,742/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,362x = 1,275,601.32 × 281,742
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,362x = 359,390,467,099.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,390,467,099.44/850,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,632.32

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