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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,897.20, 1,280,823.72 and 277,517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,897.20, 1,280,823.72 and 277,517.24 is: 416,268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,897.20 : 1,280,823.72 = 277,517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,897.20/1,280,823.72 = 277,517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,897.20x = 1,280,823.72 × 277,517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,897.20x = 355,450,663,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,450,663,700.93/853,897.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,268.68

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