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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,612.55, 1,279,317.65 and 372,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,612.55, 1,279,317.65 and 372,778.20 is: 559,341.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,612.55 : 1,279,317.65 = 372,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,612.55/1,279,317.65 = 372,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,612.55x = 1,279,317.65 × 372,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,612.55x = 476,901,728,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,901,728,931.34/852,612.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,341.67

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