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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,513.72, 1,277,369.40 and 282,945.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,513.72, 1,277,369.40 and 282,945.56 is: 424,451.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,513.72 : 1,277,369.40 = 282,945.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,513.72/1,277,369.40 = 282,945.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,513.72x = 1,277,369.40 × 282,945.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,513.72x = 361,426,000,209.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,426,000,209.86/851,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,451.18

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