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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,388.04, 1,276,219.68 and 552,058.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,388.04, 1,276,219.68 and 552,058.48 is: 827,528.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,388.04 : 1,276,219.68 = 552,058.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,388.04/1,276,219.68 = 552,058.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,388.04x = 1,276,219.68 × 552,058.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,388.04x = 704,547,896,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,547,896,686.89/851,388.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827,528.53

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