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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,849.64, 1,282,391.10 and 356,097

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,849.64, 1,282,391.10 and 356,097 is: 534,194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,849.64 : 1,282,391.10 = 356,097 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,849.64/1,282,391.10 = 356,097/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,849.64x = 1,282,391.10 × 356,097
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,849.64x = 456,655,623,536.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,655,623,536.70/854,849.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,194.09

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