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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,181.95, 1,278,054.23 and 253,004.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,181.95, 1,278,054.23 and 253,004.10 is: 379,441.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,181.95 : 1,278,054.23 = 253,004.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,181.95/1,278,054.23 = 253,004.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,181.95x = 1,278,054.23 × 253,004.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,181.95x = 323,352,960,212.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,352,960,212.34/852,181.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,441.22

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