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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,246.84, 1,278,940.50 and 353,610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,246.84, 1,278,940.50 and 353,610.84 is: 530,652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,246.84 : 1,278,940.50 = 353,610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,246.84/1,278,940.50 = 353,610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,246.84x = 1,278,940.50 × 353,610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,246.84x = 452,247,224,515.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,247,224,515.02/852,246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,652.86

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