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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,218.04, 1,278,502.02 and 253,125.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,218.04, 1,278,502.02 and 253,125.84 is: 379,740.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,218.04 : 1,278,502.02 = 253,125.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,218.04/1,278,502.02 = 253,125.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,218.04x = 1,278,502.02 × 253,125.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,218.04x = 323,621,897,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,621,897,754.20/852,218.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,740.73

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