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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,811.40, 1,277,256.30 and 353,225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,811.40, 1,277,256.30 and 353,225.80 is: 529,647.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,811.40 : 1,277,256.30 = 353,225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,811.40/1,277,256.30 = 353,225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,811.40x = 1,277,256.30 × 353,225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,811.40x = 451,159,878,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,159,878,372.54/851,811.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529,647.62

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