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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,547.78, 1,277,103.90 and 252,369.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,547.78, 1,277,103.90 and 252,369.18 is: 378,489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,547.78 : 1,277,103.90 = 252,369.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,547.78/1,277,103.90 = 252,369.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,547.78x = 1,277,103.90 × 252,369.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,547.78x = 322,301,664,017.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,301,664,017.80/851,547.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,489.23

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