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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,019.40, 1,278,210.54 and 252,982.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,019.40, 1,278,210.54 and 252,982.28 is: 379,527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,019.40 : 1,278,210.54 = 252,982.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,019.40/1,278,210.54 = 252,982.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,019.40x = 1,278,210.54 × 252,982.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,019.40x = 323,364,616,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,364,616,729.23/852,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,527.29

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