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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,131.60, 1,278,197.40 and 431,352.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,131.60, 1,278,197.40 and 431,352.80 is: 647,029.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,131.60 : 1,278,197.40 = 431,352.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,131.60/1,278,197.40 = 431,352.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,131.60x = 1,278,197.40 × 431,352.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,131.60x = 551,354,027,442.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,354,027,442.72/852,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,029.20

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