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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,101.40, 1,280,093.70 and 348,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,101.40, 1,280,093.70 and 348,032.60 is: 522,229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,101.40 : 1,280,093.70 = 348,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,101.40/1,280,093.70 = 348,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,101.40x = 1,280,093.70 × 348,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,101.40x = 445,514,338,654.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,514,338,654.62/853,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,229.06

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