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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,873.20, 1,276,309.80 and 430,969.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,873.20, 1,276,309.80 and 430,969.20 is: 646,453.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,873.20 : 1,276,309.80 = 430,969.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,873.20/1,276,309.80 = 430,969.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,873.20x = 1,276,309.80 × 430,969.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,873.20x = 550,050,213,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,050,213,458.16/850,873.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,453.80

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