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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,096.55, 1,278,057.34 and 452,312.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,096.55, 1,278,057.34 and 452,312.95 is: 678,422.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,096.55 : 1,278,057.34 = 452,312.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,096.55/1,278,057.34 = 452,312.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,096.55x = 1,278,057.34 × 452,312.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,096.55x = 578,081,877,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,081,877,072.70/852,096.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,422.98

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