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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,112, 1,276,335.84 and 371,486.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,112, 1,276,335.84 and 371,486.49 is: 557,084.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,112 : 1,276,335.84 = 371,486.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,112/1,276,335.84 = 371,486.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,112x = 1,276,335.84 × 371,486.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,112x = 474,141,521,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,141,521,262.80/851,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,084.76

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