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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,456.40, 1,281,965.18 and 349,442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,456.40, 1,281,965.18 and 349,442.10 is: 524,277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,456.40 : 1,281,965.18 = 349,442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,456.40/1,281,965.18 = 349,442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,456.40x = 1,281,965.18 × 349,442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,456.40x = 447,972,604,626.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,972,604,626.08/854,456.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524,277.90

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