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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,069.60, 1,278,104.40 and 431,290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,069.60, 1,278,104.40 and 431,290.80 is: 646,936.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,069.60 : 1,278,104.40 = 431,290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,069.60/1,278,104.40 = 431,290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,069.60x = 1,278,104.40 × 431,290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,069.60x = 551,234,669,159.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,234,669,159.52/852,069.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,936.20

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