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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,462.28, 1,276,007.22 and 430,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,462.28, 1,276,007.22 and 430,246.44 is: 644,770.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,462.28 : 1,276,007.22 = 430,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,462.28/1,276,007.22 = 430,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,462.28x = 1,276,007.22 × 430,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,462.28x = 548,997,563,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,997,563,819.30/851,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,770.27

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