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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,493.52, 1,278,980.04 and 372,763.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,493.52, 1,278,980.04 and 372,763.46 is: 559,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,493.52 : 1,278,980.04 = 372,763.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,493.52/1,278,980.04 = 372,763.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,493.52x = 1,278,980.04 × 372,763.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,493.52x = 476,757,024,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,757,024,981.34/852,493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,250.03

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