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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,524.38, 1,277,169.93 and 496,705.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,524.38, 1,277,169.93 and 496,705.50 is: 744,990.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,524.38 : 1,277,169.93 = 496,705.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,524.38/1,277,169.93 = 496,705.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,524.38x = 1,277,169.93 × 496,705.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,524.38x = 634,377,328,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,377,328,665.62/851,524.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,990.21

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