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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,151.12, 1,176,038.88 and 489,644.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,151.12, 1,176,038.88 and 489,644.98 is: 675,750.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,151.12 : 1,176,038.88 = 489,644.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,151.12/1,176,038.88 = 489,644.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,151.12x = 1,176,038.88 × 489,644.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,151.12x = 575,841,533,876.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,841,533,876.82/852,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,750.49

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