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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,151.40, 1,277,255.76 and 532,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,151.40, 1,277,255.76 and 532,450.88 is: 798,069.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,151.40 : 1,277,255.76 = 532,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,151.40/1,277,255.76 = 532,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,151.40x = 1,277,255.76 × 532,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,151.40x = 680,075,953,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,075,953,397.07/852,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,069.40

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