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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,145.44, 1,176,386.82 and 529,959.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,145.44, 1,176,386.82 and 529,959.36 is: 731,608.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,145.44 : 1,176,386.82 = 529,959.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,145.44/1,176,386.82 = 529,959.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,145.44x = 1,176,386.82 × 529,959.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,145.44x = 623,437,206,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,437,206,239.64/852,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,608.92

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