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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,260.58, 1,278,058.77 and 319,491

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,260.58, 1,278,058.77 and 319,491 is: 479,112.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,260.58 : 1,278,058.77 = 319,491 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,260.58/1,278,058.77 = 319,491/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,260.58x = 1,278,058.77 × 319,491
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,260.58x = 408,328,274,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,328,274,486.07/852,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,112.00

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