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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,820.13, 1,175,512.77 and 489,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,820.13, 1,175,512.77 and 489,314.20 is: 675,254.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,820.13 : 1,175,512.77 = 489,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,820.13/1,175,512.77 = 489,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,820.13x = 1,175,512.77 × 489,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,820.13x = 575,195,090,642.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,195,090,642.33/851,820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,254.17

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