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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,337.88, 1,275,663.78 and 351,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,337.88, 1,275,663.78 and 351,740.76 is: 527,676.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,337.88 : 1,275,663.78 = 351,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,337.88/1,275,663.78 = 351,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,337.88x = 1,275,663.78 × 351,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,337.88x = 448,702,947,481.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,702,947,481.67/850,337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527,676.07

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