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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,652.16, 1,277,594.88 and 290,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,652.16, 1,277,594.88 and 290,536 is: 435,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,652.16 : 1,277,594.88 = 290,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,652.16/1,277,594.88 = 290,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,652.16x = 1,277,594.88 × 290,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,652.16x = 371,187,306,055.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,187,306,055.68/851,652.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435,843.79

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