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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,735.86, 1,277,731.37 and 275,166.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,735.86, 1,277,731.37 and 275,166.47 is: 412,790.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,735.86 : 1,277,731.37 = 275,166.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,735.86/1,277,731.37 = 275,166.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,735.86x = 1,277,731.37 × 275,166.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,735.86x = 351,588,830,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,588,830,691.16/851,735.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,790.92

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