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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,938.34, 1,279,850.31 and 347,869.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,938.34, 1,279,850.31 and 347,869.86 is: 521,985.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,938.34 : 1,279,850.31 = 347,869.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,938.34/1,279,850.31 = 347,869.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,938.34x = 1,279,850.31 × 347,869.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,938.34x = 445,221,348,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,221,348,160.66/852,938.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,985.39

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