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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,387.04, 1,276,218.18 and 552,057.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,387.04, 1,276,218.18 and 552,057.48 is: 827,527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,387.04 : 1,276,218.18 = 552,057.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,387.04/1,276,218.18 = 552,057.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,387.04x = 1,276,218.18 × 552,057.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,387.04x = 704,545,792,380.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,545,792,380.99/851,387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,527.03

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