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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,297.08, 1,278,113.34 and 319,527.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,297.08, 1,278,113.34 and 319,527.68 is: 479,166.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,297.08 : 1,278,113.34 = 319,527.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,297.08/1,278,113.34 = 319,527.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,297.08x = 1,278,113.34 × 319,527.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,297.08x = 408,392,590,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,392,590,307.25/852,297.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,166.95

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