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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,898.02, 1,279,272.92 and 347,512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,898.02, 1,279,272.92 and 347,512.29 is: 521,238.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,898.02 : 1,279,272.92 = 347,512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,898.02/1,279,272.92 = 347,512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,898.02x = 1,279,272.92 × 347,512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,898.02x = 444,563,060,226.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,563,060,226.63/852,898.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,238.24

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