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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,299.46, 1,278,228.06 and 253,119.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,299.46, 1,278,228.06 and 253,119.78 is: 379,614.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,299.46 : 1,278,228.06 = 253,119.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,299.46/1,278,228.06 = 253,119.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,299.46x = 1,278,228.06 × 253,119.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,299.46x = 323,544,805,337.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,544,805,337.03/852,299.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,614.00

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