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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,566.88, 1,275,407.25 and 401,167.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,566.88, 1,275,407.25 and 401,167.03 is: 601,541.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,566.88 : 1,275,407.25 = 401,167.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,566.88/1,275,407.25 = 401,167.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,566.88x = 1,275,407.25 × 401,167.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,566.88x = 511,651,338,522.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,651,338,522.97/850,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,541.57

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