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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,785.60, 1,284,814.08 and 350,997.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,785.60, 1,284,814.08 and 350,997.12 is: 526,346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,785.60 : 1,284,814.08 = 350,997.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,785.60/1,284,814.08 = 350,997.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,785.60x = 1,284,814.08 × 350,997.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,785.60x = 450,966,041,815.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,966,041,815.45/856,785.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,346.43

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