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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,858.50, 1,280,599.07 and 246,514.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,858.50, 1,280,599.07 and 246,514.83 is: 369,717.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,858.50 : 1,280,599.07 = 246,514.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,858.50/1,280,599.07 = 246,514.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,858.50x = 1,280,599.07 × 246,514.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,858.50x = 315,686,656,004.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,686,656,004.39/853,858.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369,717.77

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