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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,582.08, 1,277,373.04 and 477,634.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,582.08, 1,277,373.04 and 477,634.24 is: 716,451.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,582.08 : 1,277,373.04 = 477,634.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,582.08/1,277,373.04 = 477,634.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,582.08x = 1,277,373.04 × 477,634.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,582.08x = 610,117,101,156.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,117,101,156.89/851,582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,451.32

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