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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,464.61, 1,277,372.11 and 346,024.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,464.61, 1,277,372.11 and 346,024.46 is: 519,107.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,464.61 : 1,277,372.11 = 346,024.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,464.61/1,277,372.11 = 346,024.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,464.61x = 1,277,372.11 × 346,024.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,464.61x = 442,001,994,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,001,994,581.81/851,464.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,107.89

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