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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,754.66, 1,279,015.34 and 253,808.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,754.66, 1,279,015.34 and 253,808.26 is: 380,677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,754.66 : 1,279,015.34 = 253,808.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,754.66/1,279,015.34 = 253,808.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,754.66x = 1,279,015.34 × 253,808.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,754.66x = 324,624,657,958.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,624,657,958.71/852,754.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380,677.67

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