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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,222.28, 1,277,125.02 and 290,650.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,222.28, 1,277,125.02 and 290,650.44 is: 436,075.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,222.28 : 1,277,125.02 = 290,650.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,222.28/1,277,125.02 = 290,650.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,222.28x = 1,277,125.02 × 290,650.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,222.28x = 371,196,948,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,196,948,998.01/851,222.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436,075.23

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