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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,481.60, 1,279,972.80 and 433,994.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,481.60, 1,279,972.80 and 433,994.40 is: 650,102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,481.60 : 1,279,972.80 = 433,994.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,481.60/1,279,972.80 = 433,994.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,481.60x = 1,279,972.80 × 433,994.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,481.60x = 555,501,027,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,501,027,352.32/854,481.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,102.97

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