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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,757.60, 1,279,761.60 and 498,588.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,757.60, 1,279,761.60 and 498,588.80 is: 747,372.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,757.60 : 1,279,761.60 = 498,588.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,757.60/1,279,761.60 = 498,588.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,757.60x = 1,279,761.60 × 498,588.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,757.60x = 638,074,800,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,074,800,430.08/853,757.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,372.32

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