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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,030.82, 1,276,662.95 and 377,705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,030.82, 1,276,662.95 and 377,705.70 is: 566,610.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,030.82 : 1,276,662.95 = 377,705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,030.82/1,276,662.95 = 377,705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,030.82x = 1,276,662.95 × 377,705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,030.82x = 482,202,873,193.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,202,873,193.82/851,030.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,610.35

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