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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,291.70, 1,276,937.55 and 377,474.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,291.70, 1,276,937.55 and 377,474.10 is: 566,211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,291.70 : 1,276,937.55 = 377,474.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,291.70/1,276,937.55 = 377,474.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,291.70x = 1,276,937.55 × 377,474.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,291.70x = 482,010,852,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,010,852,442.46/851,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,211.15

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