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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,003.10, 1,278,004.65 and 253,056.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,003.10, 1,278,004.65 and 253,056.70 is: 379,585.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,003.10 : 1,278,004.65 = 253,056.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,003.10/1,278,004.65 = 253,056.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,003.10x = 1,278,004.65 × 253,056.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,003.10x = 323,407,639,313.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,407,639,313.66/852,003.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,585.05

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