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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915,256.80, 1,372,885.20 and 853,048.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915,256.80, 1,372,885.20 and 853,048.80 is: 1,279,573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915,256.80 : 1,372,885.20 = 853,048.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915,256.80/1,372,885.20 = 853,048.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915,256.80x = 1,372,885.20 × 853,048.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915,256.80x = 1,171,138,072,397.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,138,072,397.76/915,256.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279,573.20

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