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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,235.60, 1,276,853.40 and 431,331.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,235.60, 1,276,853.40 and 431,331.60 is: 646,997.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,235.60 : 1,276,853.40 = 431,331.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,235.60/1,276,853.40 = 431,331.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,235.60x = 1,276,853.40 × 431,331.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,235.60x = 550,747,219,987.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,747,219,987.44/851,235.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,997.40

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