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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 849,209.22, 1,172,432.34 and 584,451

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 849,209.22, 1,172,432.34 and 584,451 is: 806,902.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    849,209.22 : 1,172,432.34 = 584,451 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    849,209.22/1,172,432.34 = 584,451/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    849,209.22x = 1,172,432.34 × 584,451
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    849,209.22x = 685,229,253,545.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,229,253,545.34/849,209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,902.75

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