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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,247.16, 1,278,859.17 and 346,714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,247.16, 1,278,859.17 and 346,714.82 is: 520,270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,247.16 : 1,278,859.17 = 346,714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,247.16/1,278,859.17 = 346,714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,247.16x = 1,278,859.17 × 346,714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,247.16x = 443,399,426,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,399,426,931.90/852,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,270.94

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