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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,133.10, 1,278,199.65 and 431,354.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,133.10, 1,278,199.65 and 431,354.30 is: 647,031.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,133.10 : 1,278,199.65 = 431,354.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,133.10/1,278,199.65 = 431,354.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,133.10x = 1,278,199.65 × 431,354.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,133.10x = 551,356,915,286.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,356,915,286.00/852,133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,031.45

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