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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,647.76, 1,281,997.88 and 293,674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,647.76, 1,281,997.88 and 293,674.32 is: 440,520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,647.76 : 1,281,997.88 = 293,674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,647.76/1,281,997.88 = 293,674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,647.76x = 1,281,997.88 × 293,674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,647.76x = 376,489,855,650.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,489,855,650.44/854,647.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,520.50

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