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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,232.40, 1,278,046.20 and 378,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,232.40, 1,278,046.20 and 378,069.20 is: 566,969.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,232.40 : 1,278,046.20 = 378,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,232.40/1,278,046.20 = 378,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,232.40x = 1,278,046.20 × 378,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,232.40x = 483,189,904,397.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,189,904,397.04/852,232.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566,969.65

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