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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,138.69, 1,176,377.52 and 529,952.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,138.69, 1,176,377.52 and 529,952.58 is: 731,599.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,138.69 : 1,176,377.52 = 529,952.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,138.69/1,176,377.52 = 529,952.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,138.69x = 1,176,377.52 × 529,952.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,138.69x = 623,424,301,778.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,424,301,778.00/852,138.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,599.57

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