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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,493.04, 1,280,583.81 and 379,854.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,493.04, 1,280,583.81 and 379,854.45 is: 569,934.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,493.04 : 1,280,583.81 = 379,854.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,493.04/1,280,583.81 = 379,854.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,493.04x = 1,280,583.81 × 379,854.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,493.04x = 486,435,458,826.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,435,458,826.46/853,493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569,934.89

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