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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,792.60, 1,277,688.90 and 252,846.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,792.60, 1,277,688.90 and 252,846.20 is: 379,269.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,792.60 : 1,277,688.90 = 252,846.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,792.60/1,277,688.90 = 252,846.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,792.60x = 1,277,688.90 × 252,846.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,792.60x = 323,058,783,147.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,058,783,147.18/851,792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,269.30

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