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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,637.06, 1,277,455.64 and 346,472.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,637.06, 1,277,455.64 and 346,472.73 is: 519,709.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,637.06 : 1,277,455.64 = 346,472.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,637.06/1,277,455.64 = 346,472.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,637.06x = 1,277,455.64 × 346,472.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,637.06x = 442,603,541,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,603,541,312.33/851,637.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,709.11

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