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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,032.69, 1,284,009.02 and 350,468.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,032.69, 1,284,009.02 and 350,468.66 is: 525,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,032.69 : 1,284,009.02 = 350,468.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,032.69/1,284,009.02 = 350,468.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,032.69x = 1,284,009.02 × 350,468.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,032.69x = 450,004,912,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,004,912,494.93/856,032.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525,686.60

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