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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,593.43, 1,277,362.33 and 346,004.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,593.43, 1,277,362.33 and 346,004.89 is: 518,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,593.43 : 1,277,362.33 = 346,004.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,593.43/1,277,362.33 = 346,004.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,593.43x = 1,277,362.33 × 346,004.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,593.43x = 441,973,608,423.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,973,608,423.38/851,593.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,996.03

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