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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,030.94, 1,276,735.62 and 371,336.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,030.94, 1,276,735.62 and 371,336.34 is: 557,087.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,030.94 : 1,276,735.62 = 371,336.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,030.94/1,276,735.62 = 371,336.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,030.94x = 1,276,735.62 × 371,336.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,030.94x = 474,098,332,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,098,332,278.43/851,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,087.07

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