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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,783.30, 1,277,490.15 and 432,360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,783.30, 1,277,490.15 and 432,360.90 is: 647,687.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,783.30 : 1,277,490.15 = 432,360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,783.30/1,277,490.15 = 432,360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,783.30x = 1,277,490.15 × 432,360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,783.30x = 552,336,790,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,336,790,995.14/852,783.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,687.16

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