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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,003.68, 1,276,936.32 and 451,656.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,003.68, 1,276,936.32 and 451,656.32 is: 676,917.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,003.68 : 1,276,936.32 = 451,656.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,003.68/1,276,936.32 = 451,656.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,003.68x = 1,276,936.32 × 451,656.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,003.68x = 576,736,359,165.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,736,359,165.54/852,003.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,917.69

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