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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,901.92, 1,280,126.70 and 453,878.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,901.92, 1,280,126.70 and 453,878.64 is: 681,229.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,901.92 : 1,280,126.70 = 453,878.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,901.92/1,280,126.70 = 453,878.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,901.92x = 1,280,126.70 × 453,878.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,901.92x = 581,022,165,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,022,165,623.69/852,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,229.75

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