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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,853.40, 1,285,280.10 and 502,267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,853.40, 1,285,280.10 and 502,267.80 is: 753,401.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,853.40 : 1,285,280.10 = 502,267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,853.40/1,285,280.10 = 502,267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,853.40x = 1,285,280.10 × 502,267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,853.40x = 645,554,808,210.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,554,808,210.78/856,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,401.70

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