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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,304.46, 1,278,235.56 and 253,124.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,304.46, 1,278,235.56 and 253,124.78 is: 379,621.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,304.46 : 1,278,235.56 = 253,124.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,304.46/1,278,235.56 = 253,124.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,304.46x = 1,278,235.56 × 253,124.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,304.46x = 323,553,094,913.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,553,094,913.18/852,304.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,621.50

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