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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,527.03, 1,275,157.69 and 370,663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,527.03, 1,275,157.69 and 370,663.70 is: 555,719.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,527.03 : 1,275,157.69 = 370,663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,527.03/1,275,157.69 = 370,663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,527.03x = 1,275,157.69 × 370,663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,527.03x = 472,654,660,156.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,654,660,156.41/850,527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,719.74

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