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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,517.46, 1,276,566.75 and 430,095.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,517.46, 1,276,566.75 and 430,095.06 is: 645,542.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,517.46 : 1,276,566.75 = 430,095.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,517.46/1,276,566.75 = 430,095.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,517.46x = 1,276,566.75 × 430,095.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,517.46x = 549,045,052,935.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,045,052,935.26/850,517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,542.37

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