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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,487.20, 1,280,421.44 and 321,012.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,487.20, 1,280,421.44 and 321,012.80 is: 481,590.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,487.20 : 1,280,421.44 = 321,012.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,487.20/1,280,421.44 = 321,012.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,487.20x = 1,280,421.44 × 321,012.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,487.20x = 411,031,671,634.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,031,671,634.43/853,487.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,590.90

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