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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,360.05, 1,280,040.08 and 550,241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,360.05, 1,280,040.08 and 550,241.85 is: 825,362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,360.05 : 1,280,040.08 = 550,241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,360.05/1,280,040.08 = 550,241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,360.05x = 1,280,040.08 × 550,241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,360.05x = 704,331,618,942.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,331,618,942.14/853,360.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825,362.78

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