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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,743.78, 1,278,687.79 and 283,924.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,743.78, 1,278,687.79 and 283,924.52 is: 425,744.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,743.78 : 1,278,687.79 = 283,924.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,743.78/1,278,687.79 = 283,924.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,743.78x = 1,278,687.79 × 283,924.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,743.78x = 363,050,817,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,050,817,005.61/852,743.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,744.32

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