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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,270.92, 1,278,074.15 and 319,501.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,270.92, 1,278,074.15 and 319,501.25 is: 479,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,270.92 : 1,278,074.15 = 319,501.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,270.92/1,278,074.15 = 319,501.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,270.92x = 1,278,074.15 × 319,501.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,270.92x = 408,346,286,920.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,346,286,920.18/852,270.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,127.33

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