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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,276.88, 1,280,614.92 and 432,673.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,276.88, 1,280,614.92 and 432,673.04 is: 649,364.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,276.88 : 1,280,614.92 = 432,673.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,276.88/1,280,614.92 = 432,673.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,276.88x = 1,280,614.92 × 432,673.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,276.88x = 554,087,550,505.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,087,550,505.76/853,276.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,364.31

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