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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,238.68, 1,278,846.44 and 346,706.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,238.68, 1,278,846.44 and 346,706.32 is: 520,258.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,238.68 : 1,278,846.44 = 346,706.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,238.68/1,278,846.44 = 346,706.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,238.68x = 1,278,846.44 × 346,706.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,238.68x = 443,384,143,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,384,143,057.50/852,238.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,258.18

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