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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,724.36, 1,277,586.54 and 346,166.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,724.36, 1,277,586.54 and 346,166.89 is: 519,250.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,724.36 : 1,277,586.54 = 346,166.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,724.36/1,277,586.54 = 346,166.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,724.36x = 1,277,586.54 × 346,166.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,724.36x = 442,258,152,952.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,258,152,952.23/851,724.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,250.33

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