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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,346.08, 1,279,966.96 and 354,714.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,346.08, 1,279,966.96 and 354,714.40 is: 532,049.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,346.08 : 1,279,966.96 = 354,714.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,346.08/1,279,966.96 = 354,714.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,346.08x = 1,279,966.96 × 354,714.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,346.08x = 454,022,712,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,022,712,236.22/853,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532,049.92

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