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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,483.86, 1,280,416.46 and 321,009.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,483.86, 1,280,416.46 and 321,009.50 is: 481,585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,483.86 : 1,280,416.46 = 321,009.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,483.86/1,280,416.46 = 321,009.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,483.86x = 1,280,416.46 × 321,009.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,483.86x = 411,025,849,212.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,025,849,212.36/853,483.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,585.97

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