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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,605.65, 1,281,039.98 and 404,328.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,605.65, 1,281,039.98 and 404,328.87 is: 606,792.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,605.65 : 1,281,039.98 = 404,328.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,605.65/1,281,039.98 = 404,328.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,605.65x = 1,281,039.98 × 404,328.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,605.65x = 517,961,445,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,961,445,516.58/853,605.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,792.43

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