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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,792.40, 1,277,227.80 and 353,206.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,792.40, 1,277,227.80 and 353,206.80 is: 529,619.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,792.40 : 1,277,227.80 = 353,206.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,792.40/1,277,227.80 = 353,206.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,792.40x = 1,277,227.80 × 353,206.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,792.40x = 451,125,544,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,125,544,109.04/851,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,619.12

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