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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,648.26, 1,278,972.45 and 253,618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,648.26, 1,278,972.45 and 253,618.02 is: 380,427.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,648.26 : 1,278,972.45 = 253,618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,648.26/1,278,972.45 = 253,618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,648.26x = 1,278,972.45 × 253,618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,648.26x = 324,370,460,403.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,370,460,403.55/852,648.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,427.05

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