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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,336.99, 1,277,205.96 and 252,303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,336.99, 1,277,205.96 and 252,303.11 is: 378,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,336.99 : 1,277,205.96 = 252,303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,336.99/1,277,205.96 = 252,303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,336.99x = 1,277,205.96 × 252,303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,336.99x = 322,243,035,818.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,243,035,818.54/851,336.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,514.08

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