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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,350.40, 1,277,359.20 and 567,230.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,350.40, 1,277,359.20 and 567,230.40 is: 850,069.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,350.40 : 1,277,359.20 = 567,230.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,350.40/1,277,359.20 = 567,230.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,350.40x = 1,277,359.20 × 567,230.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,350.40x = 724,556,969,959.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,556,969,959.68/852,350.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,069.37

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