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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,828, 1,279,248.48 and 291,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,828, 1,279,248.48 and 291,867.36 is: 437,803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,828 : 1,279,248.48 = 291,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,828/1,279,248.48 = 291,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,828x = 1,279,248.48 × 291,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,828x = 373,370,876,641.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,370,876,641.61/852,828
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,803.26

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