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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351,860.76, 527,791.68 and 85,619.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351,860.76, 527,791.68 and 85,619.70 is: 128,429.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,860.76 : 527,791.68 = 85,619.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,860.76/527,791.68 = 85,619.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,860.76x = 527,791.68 × 85,619.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,860.76x = 45,189,365,304.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,189,365,304.10/351,860.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,429.68

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