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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,252.02, 1,277,254.17 and 446,347.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,252.02, 1,277,254.17 and 446,347.53 is: 669,718.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,252.02 : 1,277,254.17 = 446,347.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,252.02/1,277,254.17 = 446,347.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,252.02x = 1,277,254.17 × 446,347.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,252.02x = 570,099,243,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,099,243,961.70/851,252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669,718.52

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