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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,139.94, 1,176,379.25 and 529,953.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,139.94, 1,176,379.25 and 529,953.84 is: 731,601.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,139.94 : 1,176,379.25 = 529,953.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,139.94/1,176,379.25 = 529,953.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,139.94x = 1,176,379.25 × 529,953.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,139.94x = 623,426,694,951.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,426,694,951.92/852,139.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,601.31

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