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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,746.08, 1,278,896.40 and 253,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,746.08, 1,278,896.40 and 253,545.92 is: 380,252.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,746.08 : 1,278,896.40 = 253,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,746.08/1,278,896.40 = 253,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,746.08x = 1,278,896.40 × 253,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,746.08x = 324,258,964,322.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,258,964,322.69/852,746.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,252.66

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