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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,140.37, 1,176,379.85 and 529,954.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,140.37, 1,176,379.85 and 529,954.27 is: 731,601.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,140.37 : 1,176,379.85 = 529,954.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,140.37/1,176,379.85 = 529,954.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,140.37x = 1,176,379.85 × 529,954.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,140.37x = 623,427,523,033.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,427,523,033.40/852,140.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,601.91

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