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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,059.13, 1,277,116.85 and 532,358.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,059.13, 1,277,116.85 and 532,358.01 is: 797,929.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,059.13 : 1,277,116.85 = 532,358.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,059.13/1,277,116.85 = 532,358.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,059.13x = 1,277,116.85 × 532,358.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,059.13x = 679,883,382,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,883,382,141.68/852,059.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,929.81

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