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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,143.97, 1,276,902.72 and 252,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,143.97, 1,276,902.72 and 252,151.98 is: 378,283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,143.97 : 1,276,902.72 = 252,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,143.97/1,276,902.72 = 252,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,143.97x = 1,276,902.72 × 252,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,143.97x = 321,973,549,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,973,549,115.39/851,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,283.30

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