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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,802.86, 1,277,427.88 and 283,031.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,802.86, 1,277,427.88 and 283,031.22 is: 424,454.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,802.86 : 1,277,427.88 = 283,031.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,802.86/1,277,427.88 = 283,031.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,802.86x = 1,277,427.88 × 283,031.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,802.86x = 361,551,976,482.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,551,976,482.56/851,802.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,454.99

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