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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,820.65, 1,280,952.30 and 454,132.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,820.65, 1,280,952.30 and 454,132.63 is: 681,316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,820.65 : 1,280,952.30 = 454,132.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,820.65/1,280,952.30 = 454,132.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,820.65x = 1,280,952.30 × 454,132.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,820.65x = 581,722,230,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,722,230,498.79/853,820.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681,316.66

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