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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,114.55, 1,281,663.90 and 322,017.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,114.55, 1,281,663.90 and 322,017.45 is: 483,211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,114.55 : 1,281,663.90 = 322,017.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,114.55/1,281,663.90 = 322,017.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,114.55x = 1,281,663.90 × 322,017.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,114.55x = 412,718,140,835.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,718,140,835.06/854,114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,211.70

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