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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,288.08, 1,278,099.80 and 319,518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,288.08, 1,278,099.80 and 319,518.72 is: 479,153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,288.08 : 1,278,099.80 = 319,518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,288.08/1,278,099.80 = 319,518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,288.08x = 1,278,099.80 × 319,518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,288.08x = 408,376,812,128.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,376,812,128.26/852,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,153.49

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