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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,721.30, 1,279,081.86 and 253,691.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,721.30, 1,279,081.86 and 253,691.02 is: 380,536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,721.30 : 1,279,081.86 = 253,691.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,721.30/1,279,081.86 = 253,691.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,721.30x = 1,279,081.86 × 253,691.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,721.30x = 324,491,581,726.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,491,581,726.90/852,721.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,536.50

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