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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,944.98, 1,279,063.77 and 347,162.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,944.98, 1,279,063.77 and 347,162.68 is: 520,600.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,944.98 : 1,279,063.77 = 347,162.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,944.98/1,279,063.77 = 347,162.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,944.98x = 1,279,063.77 × 347,162.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,944.98x = 444,043,206,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,043,206,284.10/852,944.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,600.06

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