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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,144.62, 1,279,950.71 and 373,285.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,144.62, 1,279,950.71 and 373,285.43 is: 560,030.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,144.62 : 1,279,950.71 = 373,285.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,144.62/1,279,950.71 = 373,285.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,144.62x = 1,279,950.71 × 373,285.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,144.62x = 477,786,951,161.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,786,951,161.16/853,144.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,030.43

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