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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,798.48, 1,277,421.26 and 283,026.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,798.48, 1,277,421.26 and 283,026.84 is: 424,448.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,798.48 : 1,277,421.26 = 283,026.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,798.48/1,277,421.26 = 283,026.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,798.48x = 1,277,421.26 × 283,026.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,798.48x = 361,544,501,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,544,501,151.48/851,798.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,448.40

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