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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,092.10, 1,278,138.15 and 431,313.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,092.10, 1,278,138.15 and 431,313.30 is: 646,969.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,092.10 : 1,278,138.15 = 431,313.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,092.10/1,278,138.15 = 431,313.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,092.10x = 1,278,138.15 × 431,313.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,092.10x = 551,277,983,332.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,277,983,332.40/852,092.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,969.95

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