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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,153.53, 1,176,397.97 and 529,967.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,153.53, 1,176,397.97 and 529,967.43 is: 731,620.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,153.53 : 1,176,397.97 = 529,967.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,153.53/1,176,397.97 = 529,967.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,153.53x = 1,176,397.97 × 529,967.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,153.53x = 623,452,606,168.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,452,606,168.28/852,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,620.05

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