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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,955.52, 1,277,453.60 and 283,032

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,955.52, 1,277,453.60 and 283,032 is: 424,388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,955.52 : 1,277,453.60 = 283,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,955.52/1,277,453.60 = 283,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,955.52x = 1,277,453.60 × 283,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,955.52x = 361,560,247,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,560,247,315.20/851,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,388.64

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