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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,485.50, 1,277,228.25 and 346,321.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,485.50, 1,277,228.25 and 346,321.31 is: 519,481.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,485.50 : 1,277,228.25 = 346,321.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,485.50/1,277,228.25 = 346,321.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,485.50x = 1,277,228.25 × 346,321.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,485.50x = 442,331,354,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,331,354,322.87/851,485.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,481.96

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