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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,236.80, 1,276,207.20 and 430,814.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,236.80, 1,276,207.20 and 430,814.40 is: 645,893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,236.80 : 1,276,207.20 = 430,814.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,236.80/1,276,207.20 = 430,814.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,236.80x = 1,276,207.20 × 430,814.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,236.80x = 549,808,439,143.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,808,439,143.68/851,236.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,893.64

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