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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,787.95, 1,281,548.52 and 427,629.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,787.95, 1,281,548.52 and 427,629.13 is: 641,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,787.95 : 1,281,548.52 = 427,629.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,787.95/1,281,548.52 = 427,629.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,787.95x = 1,281,548.52 × 427,629.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,787.95x = 548,027,478,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,027,478,660.39/853,787.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,877.74

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