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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,442.04, 1,280,792.97 and 404,162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,442.04, 1,280,792.97 and 404,162.04 is: 606,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,442.04 : 1,280,792.97 = 404,162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,442.04/1,280,792.97 = 404,162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,442.04x = 1,280,792.97 × 404,162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,442.04x = 517,647,899,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,647,899,572.86/853,442.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,541.36

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