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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,166.52, 1,277,278.56 and 532,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,166.52, 1,277,278.56 and 532,466 is: 798,092.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,166.52 : 1,277,278.56 = 532,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,166.52/1,277,278.56 = 532,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,166.52x = 1,277,278.56 × 532,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,166.52x = 680,107,405,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,107,405,728.96/852,166.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,092.14

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