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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,937.60, 1,279,406.40 and 433,033.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,937.60, 1,279,406.40 and 433,033.60 is: 649,550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,937.60 : 1,279,406.40 = 433,033.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,937.60/1,279,406.40 = 433,033.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,937.60x = 1,279,406.40 × 433,033.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,937.60x = 554,025,959,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,025,959,255.04/852,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,550.40

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