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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,507.52, 1,279,001.04 and 372,777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,507.52, 1,279,001.04 and 372,777.52 is: 559,271.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,507.52 : 1,279,001.04 = 372,777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,507.52/1,279,001.04 = 372,777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,507.52x = 1,279,001.04 × 372,777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,507.52x = 476,782,835,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,782,835,768.62/852,507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,271.12

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