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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,963.40, 1,278,981.90 and 431,022.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,963.40, 1,278,981.90 and 431,022.60 is: 647,058.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,963.40 : 1,278,981.90 = 431,022.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,963.40/1,278,981.90 = 431,022.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,963.40x = 1,278,981.90 × 431,022.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,963.40x = 551,270,103,890.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,270,103,890.94/851,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,058.43

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