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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,649.76, 1,278,974.70 and 253,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,649.76, 1,278,974.70 and 253,619.52 is: 380,429.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,649.76 : 1,278,974.70 = 253,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,649.76/1,278,974.70 = 253,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,649.76x = 1,278,974.70 × 253,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,649.76x = 324,372,949,506.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,372,949,506.14/852,649.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,429.30

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