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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,233.33, 1,278,524.95 and 253,141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,233.33, 1,278,524.95 and 253,141.13 is: 379,763.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,233.33 : 1,278,524.95 = 253,141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,233.33/1,278,524.95 = 253,141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,233.33x = 1,278,524.95 × 253,141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,233.33x = 323,647,253,139.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,647,253,139.65/852,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,763.66

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