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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,741.82, 1,278,437.94 and 320,203.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,741.82, 1,278,437.94 and 320,203.54 is: 480,051.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,741.82 : 1,278,437.94 = 320,203.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,741.82/1,278,437.94 = 320,203.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,741.82x = 1,278,437.94 × 320,203.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,741.82x = 409,360,354,058.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,360,354,058.31/852,741.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,051.93

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