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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,097.40, 1,277,827.13 and 365,718.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,097.40, 1,277,827.13 and 365,718.14 is: 548,440.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,097.40 : 1,277,827.13 = 365,718.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,097.40/1,277,827.13 = 365,718.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,097.40x = 1,277,827.13 × 365,718.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,097.40x = 467,324,555,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,324,555,750.30/852,097.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,440.31

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