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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,676.78, 1,277,464.77 and 319,153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,676.78, 1,277,464.77 and 319,153.26 is: 478,711.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,676.78 : 1,277,464.77 = 319,153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,676.78/1,277,464.77 = 319,153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,676.78x = 1,277,464.77 × 319,153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,676.78x = 407,707,045,880.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,707,045,880.65/851,676.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,711.00

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