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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,108.64, 1,280,450.16 and 432,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,108.64, 1,280,450.16 and 432,679.76 is: 649,418.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,108.64 : 1,280,450.16 = 432,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,108.64/1,280,450.16 = 432,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,108.64x = 1,280,450.16 × 432,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,108.64x = 554,024,867,920.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,024,867,920.76/853,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,418.89

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