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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,719.77, 1,285,070.40 and 351,168.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,719.77, 1,285,070.40 and 351,168.05 is: 526,748.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,719.77 : 1,285,070.40 = 351,168.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,719.77/1,285,070.40 = 351,168.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,719.77x = 1,285,070.40 × 351,168.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,719.77x = 451,275,660,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,275,660,055.37/856,719.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526,748.28

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