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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,008, 1,175,771.04 and 494,381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,008, 1,175,771.04 and 494,381.12 is: 682,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,008 : 1,175,771.04 = 494,381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,008/1,175,771.04 = 494,381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,008x = 1,175,771.04 × 494,381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,008x = 581,279,003,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,279,003,618.77/852,008
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,245.95

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