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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,908.04, 1,279,979.36 and 333,659.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,908.04, 1,279,979.36 and 333,659.85 is: 500,731.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,908.04 : 1,279,979.36 = 333,659.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,908.04/1,279,979.36 = 333,659.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,908.04x = 1,279,979.36 × 333,659.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,908.04x = 427,077,713,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,077,713,192.50/852,908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,731.26

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