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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,323.04, 1,277,360.70 and 446,418.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,323.04, 1,277,360.70 and 446,418.62 is: 669,825.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,323.04 : 1,277,360.70 = 446,418.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,323.04/1,277,360.70 = 446,418.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,323.04x = 1,277,360.70 × 446,418.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,323.04x = 570,237,600,936.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,237,600,936.23/851,323.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,825.17

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