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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,103.10, 1,278,154.65 and 431,324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,103.10, 1,278,154.65 and 431,324.30 is: 646,986.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,103.10 : 1,278,154.65 = 431,324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,103.10/1,278,154.65 = 431,324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,103.10x = 1,278,154.65 × 431,324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,103.10x = 551,299,159,703.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,299,159,703.00/852,103.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,986.45

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