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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,236.34, 1,278,529.46 and 253,144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,236.34, 1,278,529.46 and 253,144.14 is: 379,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,236.34 : 1,278,529.46 = 253,144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,236.34/1,278,529.46 = 253,144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,236.34x = 1,278,529.46 × 253,144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,236.34x = 323,652,239,350.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,652,239,350.64/852,236.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,768.17

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