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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,392.74, 1,280,276.19 and 320,913.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,392.74, 1,280,276.19 and 320,913.59 is: 481,440.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,392.74 : 1,280,276.19 = 320,913.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,392.74/1,280,276.19 = 320,913.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,392.74x = 1,280,276.19 × 320,913.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,392.74x = 410,858,021,923.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,858,021,923.04/853,392.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,440.73

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