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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,801.51, 1,276,439.94 and 345,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,801.51, 1,276,439.94 and 345,746.72 is: 518,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,801.51 : 1,276,439.94 = 345,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,801.51/1,276,439.94 = 345,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,801.51x = 1,276,439.94 × 345,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,801.51x = 441,324,916,149.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,324,916,149.80/851,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,107.70

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