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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,082.60, 1,278,123.90 and 253,136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,082.60, 1,278,123.90 and 253,136.20 is: 379,704.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,082.60 : 1,278,123.90 = 253,136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,082.60/1,278,123.90 = 253,136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,082.60x = 1,278,123.90 × 253,136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,082.60x = 323,539,427,175.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,539,427,175.18/852,082.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,704.30

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