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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,436.47, 1,278,512.14 and 312,581.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,436.47, 1,278,512.14 and 312,581.19 is: 468,819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,436.47 : 1,278,512.14 = 312,581.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,436.47/1,278,512.14 = 312,581.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,436.47x = 1,278,512.14 × 312,581.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,436.47x = 399,638,846,150.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,638,846,150.65/852,436.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,819.51

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