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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,316.27, 1,277,575.69 and 283,545.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,316.27, 1,277,575.69 and 283,545.46 is: 425,019.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,316.27 : 1,277,575.69 = 283,545.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,316.27/1,277,575.69 = 283,545.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,316.27x = 1,277,575.69 × 283,545.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,316.27x = 362,250,788,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,250,788,125.62/852,316.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,019.21

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