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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,334.90, 1,276,997.72 and 364,945.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,334.90, 1,276,997.72 and 364,945.41 is: 547,416.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,334.90 : 1,276,997.72 = 364,945.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,334.90/1,276,997.72 = 364,945.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,334.90x = 1,276,997.72 × 364,945.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,334.90x = 466,034,454,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,034,454,669.74/851,334.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547,416.13

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