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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,918.96, 1,281,321.51 and 380,494.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,918.96, 1,281,321.51 and 380,494.21 is: 570,938.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,918.96 : 1,281,321.51 = 380,494.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,918.96/1,281,321.51 = 380,494.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,918.96x = 1,281,321.51 × 380,494.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,918.96x = 487,535,415,703.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,535,415,703.46/853,918.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,938.74

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