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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,848.64, 1,282,389.60 and 356,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,848.64, 1,282,389.60 and 356,096 is: 534,192.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,848.64 : 1,282,389.60 = 356,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,848.64/1,282,389.60 = 356,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,848.64x = 1,282,389.60 × 356,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,848.64x = 456,653,807,001.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,653,807,001.60/854,848.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,192.59

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