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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,663.80, 1,278,810.90 and 433,241.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,663.80, 1,278,810.90 and 433,241.40 is: 649,007.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,663.80 : 1,278,810.90 = 433,241.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,663.80/1,278,810.90 = 433,241.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,663.80x = 1,278,810.90 × 433,241.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,663.80x = 554,033,824,651.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,033,824,651.26/853,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,007.05

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