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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,653.58, 1,278,366.12 and 627,267.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,653.58, 1,278,366.12 and 627,267.38 is: 941,553.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,653.58 : 1,278,366.12 = 627,267.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,653.58/1,278,366.12 = 627,267.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,653.58x = 1,278,366.12 × 627,267.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,653.58x = 801,877,366,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,877,366,773.17/851,653.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,553.45

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