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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,749.42, 1,278,696.21 and 283,930.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,749.42, 1,278,696.21 and 283,930.16 is: 425,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,749.42 : 1,278,696.21 = 283,930.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,749.42/1,278,696.21 = 283,930.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,749.42x = 1,278,696.21 × 283,930.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,749.42x = 363,060,413,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,060,413,103.21/852,749.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,752.76

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