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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,337.38, 1,275,663.03 and 351,740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,337.38, 1,275,663.03 and 351,740.26 is: 527,675.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,337.38 : 1,275,663.03 = 351,740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,337.38/1,275,663.03 = 351,740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,337.38x = 1,275,663.03 × 351,740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,337.38x = 448,702,045,844.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,702,045,844.59/850,337.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,675.32

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