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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,238.70, 1,279,512.45 and 291,984.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,238.70, 1,279,512.45 and 291,984.30 is: 437,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,238.70 : 1,279,512.45 = 291,984.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,238.70/1,279,512.45 = 291,984.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,238.70x = 1,279,512.45 × 291,984.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,238.70x = 373,597,547,054.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,597,547,054.54/853,238.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,858.18

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