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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,529.04, 1,275,160.68 and 370,665.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,529.04, 1,275,160.68 and 370,665.70 is: 555,722.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,529.04 : 1,275,160.68 = 370,665.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,529.04/1,275,160.68 = 370,665.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,529.04x = 1,275,160.68 × 370,665.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,529.04x = 472,658,326,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,658,326,064.68/850,529.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,722.74

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