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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,306.93, 1,280,050.35 and 284,489.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,306.93, 1,280,050.35 and 284,489.76 is: 426,764.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,306.93 : 1,280,050.35 = 284,489.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,306.93/1,280,050.35 = 284,489.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,306.93x = 1,280,050.35 × 284,489.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,306.93x = 364,161,216,859.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,161,216,859.42/853,306.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,764.63

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