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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,350.88, 1,278,405.60 and 347,132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,350.88, 1,278,405.60 and 347,132.16 is: 520,649.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,350.88 : 1,278,405.60 = 347,132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,350.88/1,278,405.60 = 347,132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,350.88x = 1,278,405.60 × 347,132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,350.88x = 443,775,697,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,775,697,284.10/852,350.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,649.08

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