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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,658.04, 1,277,876.45 and 346,627.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,658.04, 1,277,876.45 and 346,627.96 is: 519,490.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,658.04 : 1,277,876.45 = 346,627.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,658.04/1,277,876.45 = 346,627.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,658.04x = 1,277,876.45 × 346,627.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,658.04x = 442,947,704,667.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,947,704,667.42/852,658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,490.44

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