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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,902.50, 1,265,853.76 and 252,926.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,902.50, 1,265,853.76 and 252,926.50 is: 379,389.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,902.50 : 1,265,853.76 = 252,926.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,902.50/1,265,853.76 = 252,926.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,902.50x = 1,265,853.76 × 252,926.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,902.50x = 320,167,961,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,167,961,028.64/843,902.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,389.75

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