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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,954.94, 1,277,452.89 and 283,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,954.94, 1,277,452.89 and 283,031.46 is: 424,387.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,954.94 : 1,277,452.89 = 283,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,954.94/1,277,452.89 = 283,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,954.94x = 1,277,452.89 × 283,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,954.94x = 361,559,356,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,559,356,537.92/851,954.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,387.89

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