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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,285.84, 1,278,999.48 and 353,650.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,285.84, 1,278,999.48 and 353,650.32 is: 530,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,285.84 : 1,278,999.48 = 353,650.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,285.84/1,278,999.48 = 353,650.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,285.84x = 1,278,999.48 × 353,650.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,285.84x = 452,318,575,381.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,318,575,381.83/852,285.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,712.30

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