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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,722.60, 1,278,861.15 and 253,522.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,722.60, 1,278,861.15 and 253,522.40 is: 380,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,722.60 : 1,278,861.15 = 253,522.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,722.60/1,278,861.15 = 253,522.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,722.60x = 1,278,861.15 × 253,522.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,722.60x = 324,219,948,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,219,948,014.76/852,722.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,217.37

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