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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,245.60, 1,276,868.40 and 431,341.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,245.60, 1,276,868.40 and 431,341.60 is: 647,012.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,245.60 : 1,276,868.40 = 431,341.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,245.60/1,276,868.40 = 431,341.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,245.60x = 1,276,868.40 × 431,341.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,245.60x = 550,766,458,645.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,766,458,645.44/851,245.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,012.40

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