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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,525.46, 1,277,288.28 and 346,361.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,525.46, 1,277,288.28 and 346,361.22 is: 519,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,525.46 : 1,277,288.28 = 346,361.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,525.46/1,277,288.28 = 346,361.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,525.46x = 1,277,288.28 × 346,361.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,525.46x = 442,403,126,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,403,126,952.50/851,525.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,541.87

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