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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,750.91, 1,276,051.73 and 430,019.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,750.91, 1,276,051.73 and 430,019.55 is: 644,234.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,750.91 : 1,276,051.73 = 430,019.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,750.91/1,276,051.73 = 430,019.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,750.91x = 1,276,051.73 × 430,019.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,750.91x = 548,727,188,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,727,188,561.22/851,750.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644,234.34

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