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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,303.40, 1,277,288.70 and 567,183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,303.40, 1,277,288.70 and 567,183.40 is: 849,998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,303.40 : 1,277,288.70 = 567,183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,303.40/1,277,288.70 = 567,183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,303.40x = 1,277,288.70 × 567,183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,303.40x = 724,456,947,647.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,456,947,647.58/852,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849,998.89

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