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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,801.74, 1,277,426.19 and 283,030.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,801.74, 1,277,426.19 and 283,030.10 is: 424,453.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,801.74 : 1,277,426.19 = 283,030.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,801.74/1,277,426.19 = 283,030.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,801.74x = 1,277,426.19 × 283,030.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,801.74x = 361,550,061,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,550,061,762.90/851,801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,453.30

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