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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,008.98, 1,281,036 and 373,989.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,008.98, 1,281,036 and 373,989.84 is: 560,994.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,008.98 : 1,281,036 = 373,989.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,008.98/1,281,036 = 373,989.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,008.98x = 1,281,036 × 373,989.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,008.98x = 479,094,448,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,094,448,674.24/854,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,994.63

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