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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,852.10, 1,276,278.15 and 430,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,852.10, 1,276,278.15 and 430,073.30 is: 645,109.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,852.10 : 1,276,278.15 = 430,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,852.10/1,276,278.15 = 430,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,852.10x = 1,276,278.15 × 430,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,852.10x = 548,893,155,688.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,893,155,688.40/850,852.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,109.95

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