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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,323.85, 1,278,454.63 and 253,269.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,323.85, 1,278,454.63 and 253,269.44 is: 379,894.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,323.85 : 1,278,454.63 = 253,269.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,323.85/1,278,454.63 = 253,269.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,323.85x = 1,278,454.63 × 253,269.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,323.85x = 323,793,484,969.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,793,484,969.33/852,323.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379,894.90

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