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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,853.80, 1,276,280.70 and 535,925.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,853.80, 1,276,280.70 and 535,925.80 is: 803,888.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,853.80 : 1,276,280.70 = 535,925.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,853.80/1,276,280.70 = 535,925.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,853.80x = 1,276,280.70 × 535,925.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,853.80x = 683,991,755,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,991,755,172.06/850,853.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,888.70

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