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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,446.55, 1,280,799.72 and 404,166.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,446.55, 1,280,799.72 and 404,166.55 is: 606,548.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,446.55 : 1,280,799.72 = 404,166.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,446.55/1,280,799.72 = 404,166.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,446.55x = 1,280,799.72 × 404,166.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,446.55x = 517,656,404,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,656,404,073.37/853,446.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,548.12

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