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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,502.19, 1,275,762.81 and 364,118.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,502.19, 1,275,762.81 and 364,118.87 is: 546,182.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,502.19 : 1,275,762.81 = 364,118.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,502.19/1,275,762.81 = 364,118.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,502.19x = 1,275,762.81 × 364,118.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,502.19x = 464,529,306,386.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,529,306,386.41/850,502.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,182.38

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