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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,858.49, 1,280,599.07 and 246,514.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,858.49, 1,280,599.07 and 246,514.84 is: 369,717.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,858.49 : 1,280,599.07 = 246,514.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,858.49/1,280,599.07 = 246,514.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,858.49x = 1,280,599.07 × 246,514.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,858.49x = 315,686,670,411.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,686,670,411.13/853,858.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,717.79

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