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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,013.48, 1,281,042.75 and 373,994.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,013.48, 1,281,042.75 and 373,994.34 is: 561,001.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,013.48 : 1,281,042.75 = 373,994.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,013.48/1,281,042.75 = 373,994.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,013.48x = 1,281,042.75 × 373,994.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,013.48x = 479,102,737,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,102,737,798.04/854,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,001.38

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