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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,995.80, 1,281,845.70 and 434,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,995.80, 1,281,845.70 and 434,573.40 is: 651,530.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,995.80 : 1,281,845.70 = 434,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,995.80/1,281,845.70 = 434,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,995.80x = 1,281,845.70 × 434,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,995.80x = 557,056,044,124.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,056,044,124.38/854,995.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,530.74

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