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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,395.62, 1,179,997.59 and 835,452.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,395.62, 1,179,997.59 and 835,452.39 is: 1,157,900.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,395.62 : 1,179,997.59 = 835,452.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,395.62/1,179,997.59 = 835,452.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,395.62x = 1,179,997.59 × 835,452.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,395.62x = 985,831,806,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,831,806,759.74/851,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157,900.96

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