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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,273.54, 1,277,286.42 and 446,369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,273.54, 1,277,286.42 and 446,369.06 is: 669,750.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,273.54 : 1,277,286.42 = 446,369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,273.54/1,277,286.42 = 446,369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,273.54x = 1,277,286.42 × 446,369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,273.54x = 570,141,138,646.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,141,138,646.17/851,273.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,750.80

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