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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,114.48, 1,278,093.96 and 785,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,114.48, 1,278,093.96 and 785,292.72 is: 1,177,867.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,114.48 : 1,278,093.96 = 785,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,114.48/1,278,093.96 = 785,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,114.48x = 1,278,093.96 × 785,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,114.48x = 1,003,677,882,263.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,677,882,263.97/852,114.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,177,867.42

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