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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,099.64, 1,277,830.50 and 365,720.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,099.64, 1,277,830.50 and 365,720.38 is: 548,443.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,099.64 : 1,277,830.50 = 365,720.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,099.64/1,277,830.50 = 365,720.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,099.64x = 1,277,830.50 × 365,720.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,099.64x = 467,328,656,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,328,656,035.59/852,099.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548,443.67

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