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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,979.40, 1,279,005.90 and 431,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,979.40, 1,279,005.90 and 431,038.60 is: 647,082.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,979.40 : 1,279,005.90 = 431,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,979.40/1,279,005.90 = 431,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,979.40x = 1,279,005.90 × 431,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,979.40x = 551,300,912,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,300,912,527.74/851,979.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,082.44

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