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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,278.92, 1,278,086.13 and 319,509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,278.92, 1,278,086.13 and 319,509.25 is: 479,139.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,278.92 : 1,278,086.13 = 319,509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,278.92/1,278,086.13 = 319,509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,278.92x = 1,278,086.13 × 319,509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,278.92x = 408,360,340,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,360,340,831.70/852,278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,139.32

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