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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,164.52, 1,277,275.56 and 532,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,164.52, 1,277,275.56 and 532,464 is: 798,089.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,164.52 : 1,277,275.56 = 532,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,164.52/1,277,275.56 = 532,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,164.52x = 1,277,275.56 × 532,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,164.52x = 680,103,253,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,103,253,779.84/852,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,089.15

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