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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,750.40, 1,277,164.80 and 353,164.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,750.40, 1,277,164.80 and 353,164.80 is: 529,556.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,750.40 : 1,277,164.80 = 353,164.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,750.40/1,277,164.80 = 353,164.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,750.40x = 1,277,164.80 × 353,164.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,750.40x = 451,049,651,159.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,049,651,159.04/851,750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,556.14

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