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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,441.04, 1,280,791.47 and 404,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,441.04, 1,280,791.47 and 404,161.04 is: 606,539.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,441.04 : 1,280,791.47 = 404,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,441.04/1,280,791.47 = 404,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,441.04x = 1,280,791.47 × 404,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,441.04x = 517,646,006,134.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,646,006,134.37/853,441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,539.86

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