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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,034.32, 1,174,716.04 and 698,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,034.32, 1,174,716.04 and 698,516.72 is: 963,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,034.32 : 1,174,716.04 = 698,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,034.32/1,174,716.04 = 698,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,034.32x = 1,174,716.04 × 698,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,034.32x = 820,558,795,192.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,558,795,192.19/852,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963,058.38

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