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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835,132.72, 1,252,582.44 and 355,552.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835,132.72, 1,252,582.44 and 355,552.78 is: 533,279.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835,132.72 : 1,252,582.44 = 355,552.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835,132.72/1,252,582.44 = 355,552.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835,132.72x = 1,252,582.44 × 355,552.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835,132.72x = 445,359,168,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,359,168,721.18/835,132.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,279.51

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