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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,140.60, 1,278,210.90 and 431,361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,140.60, 1,278,210.90 and 431,361.80 is: 647,042.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,140.60 : 1,278,210.90 = 431,361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,140.60/1,278,210.90 = 431,361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,140.60x = 1,278,210.90 × 431,361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,140.60x = 551,371,354,603.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,371,354,603.62/852,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,042.70

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