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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,968.40, 1,278,989.40 and 431,027.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,968.40, 1,278,989.40 and 431,027.60 is: 647,065.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,968.40 : 1,278,989.40 = 431,027.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,968.40/1,278,989.40 = 431,027.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,968.40x = 1,278,989.40 × 431,027.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,968.40x = 551,279,731,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,279,731,507.44/851,968.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,065.94

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