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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,011.57, 1,175,890.01 and 541,944.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,011.57, 1,175,890.01 and 541,944.35 is: 747,955.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,011.57 : 1,175,890.01 = 541,944.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,011.57/1,175,890.01 = 541,944.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,011.57x = 1,175,890.01 × 541,944.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,011.57x = 637,266,951,858.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,266,951,858.56/852,011.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,955.75

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