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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,506.49, 1,278,971.58 and 253,466.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,506.49, 1,278,971.58 and 253,466.67 is: 380,262.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,506.49 : 1,278,971.58 = 253,466.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,506.49/1,278,971.58 = 253,466.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,506.49x = 1,278,971.58 × 253,466.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,506.49x = 324,176,667,407.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,176,667,407.24/852,506.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,262.99

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