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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352,001.28, 527,996.52 and 85,762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352,001.28, 527,996.52 and 85,762.32 is: 128,642.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,001.28 : 527,996.52 = 85,762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,001.28/527,996.52 = 85,762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,001.28x = 527,996.52 × 85,762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,001.28x = 45,282,206,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,282,206,507.13/352,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,642.16

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