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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,108.01, 1,277,261.21 and 371,914.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,108.01, 1,277,261.21 and 371,914.79 is: 557,479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,108.01 : 1,277,261.21 = 371,914.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,108.01/1,277,261.21 = 371,914.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,108.01x = 1,277,261.21 × 371,914.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,108.01x = 475,032,329,235.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,032,329,235.78/852,108.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557,479.01

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