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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,137.94, 1,176,376.50 and 529,951.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,137.94, 1,176,376.50 and 529,951.86 is: 731,598.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,137.94 : 1,176,376.50 = 529,951.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,137.94/1,176,376.50 = 529,951.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,137.94x = 1,176,376.50 × 529,951.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,137.94x = 623,422,914,235.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,422,914,235.29/852,137.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,598.59

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