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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,247.40, 1,278,371.10 and 319,785.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,247.40, 1,278,371.10 and 319,785.80 is: 479,678.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,247.40 : 1,278,371.10 = 319,785.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,247.40/1,278,371.10 = 319,785.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,247.40x = 1,278,371.10 × 319,785.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,247.40x = 408,804,924,910.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,804,924,910.38/852,247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,678.70

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