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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,704.21, 1,280,381.36 and 313,774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,704.21, 1,280,381.36 and 313,774.41 is: 470,597.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,704.21 : 1,280,381.36 = 313,774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,704.21/1,280,381.36 = 313,774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,704.21x = 1,280,381.36 × 313,774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,704.21x = 401,750,904,240.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,750,904,240.13/853,704.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,597.31

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