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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,502.38, 1,277,253.56 and 346,338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,502.38, 1,277,253.56 and 346,338.18 is: 519,507.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,502.38 : 1,277,253.56 = 346,338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,502.38/1,277,253.56 = 346,338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,502.38x = 1,277,253.56 × 346,338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,502.38x = 442,361,674,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,361,674,234.77/851,502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,507.27

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