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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,619.21, 1,277,502.59 and 312,022.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,619.21, 1,277,502.59 and 312,022.05 is: 468,060.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,619.21 : 1,277,502.59 = 312,022.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,619.21/1,277,502.59 = 312,022.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,619.21x = 1,277,502.59 × 312,022.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,619.21x = 398,608,977,012.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,608,977,012.11/851,619.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,060.11

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