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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,484.27, 1,277,231.63 and 252,451.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,484.27, 1,277,231.63 and 252,451.11 is: 378,678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,484.27 : 1,277,231.63 = 252,451.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,484.27/1,277,231.63 = 252,451.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,484.27x = 1,277,231.63 × 252,451.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,484.27x = 322,438,541,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,438,541,458.35/851,484.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,678.21

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