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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,339.99, 1,277,210.46 and 252,306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,339.99, 1,277,210.46 and 252,306.11 is: 378,518.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,339.99 : 1,277,210.46 = 252,306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,339.99/1,277,210.46 = 252,306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,339.99x = 1,277,210.46 × 252,306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,339.99x = 322,248,002,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,248,002,813.91/851,339.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,518.58

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