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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,730.58, 1,278,482.01 and 627,344.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,730.58, 1,278,482.01 and 627,344.38 is: 941,669.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,730.58 : 1,278,482.01 = 627,344.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,730.58/1,278,482.01 = 627,344.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,730.58x = 1,278,482.01 × 627,344.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,730.58x = 802,048,503,904.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,048,503,904.60/851,730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,669.26

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