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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,974.58, 1,279,034.03 and 284,155.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,974.58, 1,279,034.03 and 284,155.69 is: 426,091.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,974.58 : 1,279,034.03 = 284,155.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,974.58/1,279,034.03 = 284,155.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,974.58x = 1,279,034.03 × 284,155.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,974.58x = 363,444,795,640.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,444,795,640.75/852,974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,091.01

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