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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,152.03, 1,176,395.90 and 529,965.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,152.03, 1,176,395.90 and 529,965.93 is: 731,617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,152.03 : 1,176,395.90 = 529,965.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,152.03/1,176,395.90 = 529,965.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,152.03x = 1,176,395.90 × 529,965.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,152.03x = 623,449,744,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,449,744,541.86/852,152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,617.98

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