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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,380.29, 1,276,208.06 and 552,050.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,380.29, 1,276,208.06 and 552,050.73 is: 827,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,380.29 : 1,276,208.06 = 552,050.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,380.29/1,276,208.06 = 552,050.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,380.29x = 1,276,208.06 × 552,050.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,380.29x = 704,531,588,394.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,531,588,394.63/851,380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,516.91

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