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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,125.90, 1,280,130.45 and 348,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,125.90, 1,280,130.45 and 348,057.10 is: 522,265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,125.90 : 1,280,130.45 = 348,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,125.90/1,280,130.45 = 348,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,125.90x = 1,280,130.45 × 348,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,125.90x = 445,558,492,048.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,558,492,048.70/853,125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,265.81

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