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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,584.64, 1,278,600.08 and 283,812.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,584.64, 1,278,600.08 and 283,812.96 is: 425,627.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,584.64 : 1,278,600.08 = 283,812.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,584.64/1,278,600.08 = 283,812.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,584.64x = 1,278,600.08 × 283,812.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,584.64x = 362,883,273,361.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,883,273,361.04/852,584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,627.27

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