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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,034.56, 1,175,598 and 520,806.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,034.56, 1,175,598 and 520,806.84 is: 718,585.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,034.56 : 1,175,598 = 520,806.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,034.56/1,175,598 = 520,806.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,034.56x = 1,175,598 × 520,806.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,034.56x = 612,259,479,490.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,259,479,490.32/852,034.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,585.26

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