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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,655.81, 527,479.59 and 85,416.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,655.81, 527,479.59 and 85,416.57 is: 128,123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,655.81 : 527,479.59 = 85,416.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,655.81/527,479.59 = 85,416.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,655.81x = 527,479.59 × 85,416.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,655.81x = 45,055,497,322.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,055,497,322.81/351,655.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,123.85

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