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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,634.06, 1,276,936.55 and 339,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,634.06, 1,276,936.55 and 339,378 is: 508,861.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,634.06 : 1,276,936.55 = 339,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,634.06/1,276,936.55 = 339,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,634.06x = 1,276,936.55 × 339,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,634.06x = 433,364,172,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,364,172,465.90/851,634.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,861.95

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