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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,713, 1,277,785.50 and 319,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,713, 1,277,785.50 and 319,235.56 is: 478,934.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,713 : 1,277,785.50 = 319,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,713/1,277,785.50 = 319,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,713x = 1,277,785.50 × 319,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,713x = 407,914,569,652.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,914,569,652.38/851,713
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,934.30

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