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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,027.80, 1,276,956.30 and 452,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,027.80, 1,276,956.30 and 452,859.80 is: 678,712.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,027.80 : 1,276,956.30 = 452,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,027.80/1,276,956.30 = 452,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,027.80x = 1,276,956.30 × 452,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,027.80x = 578,282,174,626.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,282,174,626.74/852,027.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,712.80

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