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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,752.66, 1,279,012.34 and 253,806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,752.66, 1,279,012.34 and 253,806.26 is: 380,674.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,752.66 : 1,279,012.34 = 253,806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,752.66/1,279,012.34 = 253,806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,752.66x = 1,279,012.34 × 253,806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,752.66x = 324,621,338,509.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,621,338,509.25/852,752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,674.67

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