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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,272.77, 1,280,282.36 and 404,314.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,272.77, 1,280,282.36 and 404,314.47 is: 606,648.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,272.77 : 1,280,282.36 = 404,314.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,272.77/1,280,282.36 = 404,314.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,272.77x = 1,280,282.36 × 404,314.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,272.77x = 517,636,681,812.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,636,681,812.18/853,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,648.55

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