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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,390.64, 1,277,397.41 and 396,199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,390.64, 1,277,397.41 and 396,199.04 is: 594,443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,390.64 : 1,277,397.41 = 396,199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,390.64/1,277,397.41 = 396,199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,390.64x = 1,277,397.41 × 396,199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,390.64x = 506,103,619,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,103,619,172.50/851,390.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,443.49

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