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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309,652.76, 464,479.85 and 85,016.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309,652.76, 464,479.85 and 85,016.27 is: 127,524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309,652.76 : 464,479.85 = 85,016.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309,652.76/464,479.85 = 85,016.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309,652.76x = 464,479.85 × 85,016.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309,652.76x = 39,488,345,710.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,488,345,710.90/309,652.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,524.60

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