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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,394.24, 1,277,084.88 and 352,758.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,394.24, 1,277,084.88 and 352,758.24 is: 529,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,394.24 : 1,277,084.88 = 352,758.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,394.24/1,277,084.88 = 352,758.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,394.24x = 1,277,084.88 × 352,758.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,394.24x = 450,502,214,599.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,502,214,599.41/851,394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,134.68

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