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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,256.76, 1,280,584.98 and 432,652.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,256.76, 1,280,584.98 and 432,652.92 is: 649,334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,256.76 : 1,280,584.98 = 432,652.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,256.76/1,280,584.98 = 432,652.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,256.76x = 1,280,584.98 × 432,652.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,256.76x = 554,048,830,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,048,830,905.14/853,256.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,334.24

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