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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,543.44, 1,275,824.88 and 364,160.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,543.44, 1,275,824.88 and 364,160.04 is: 546,244.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,543.44 : 1,275,824.88 = 364,160.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,543.44/1,275,824.88 = 364,160.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,543.44x = 1,275,824.88 × 364,160.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,543.44x = 464,604,439,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,604,439,333.80/850,543.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,244.22

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