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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,925.16, 1,279,776.44 and 347,893.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,925.16, 1,279,776.44 and 347,893.44 is: 521,387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,925.16 : 1,279,776.44 = 347,893.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,925.16/1,279,776.44 = 347,893.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,925.16x = 1,279,776.44 × 347,893.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,925.16x = 445,225,828,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,225,828,142.55/853,925.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,387.41

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