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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,247.52, 1,174,512.71 and 560,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,247.52, 1,174,512.71 and 560,826.88 is: 773,803.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,247.52 : 1,174,512.71 = 560,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,247.52/1,174,512.71 = 560,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,247.52x = 1,174,512.71 × 560,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,247.52x = 658,698,297,135.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,698,297,135.43/851,247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,803.49

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