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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 839,022, 1,158,288.12 and 652,339.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 839,022, 1,158,288.12 and 652,339.52 is: 900,568.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    839,022 : 1,158,288.12 = 652,339.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    839,022/1,158,288.12 = 652,339.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    839,022x = 1,158,288.12 × 652,339.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    839,022x = 755,597,116,222.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,597,116,222.50/839,022
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900,568.90

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