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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,179.60, 1,278,716.52 and 320,067.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,179.60, 1,278,716.52 and 320,067.92 is: 480,269.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,179.60 : 1,278,716.52 = 320,067.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,179.60/1,278,716.52 = 320,067.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,179.60x = 1,278,716.52 × 320,067.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,179.60x = 409,276,136,826.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,276,136,826.04/852,179.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,269.81

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