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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,057.13, 1,277,113.84 and 532,356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,057.13, 1,277,113.84 and 532,356 is: 797,926.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,057.13 : 1,277,113.84 = 532,356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,057.13/1,277,113.84 = 532,356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,057.13x = 1,277,113.84 × 532,356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,057.13x = 679,879,215,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,879,215,407.04/852,057.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,926.80

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