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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,173.70, 1,278,259.03 and 496,938.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,173.70, 1,278,259.03 and 496,938.61 is: 745,407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,173.70 : 1,278,259.03 = 496,938.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,173.70/1,278,259.03 = 496,938.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,173.70x = 1,278,259.03 × 496,938.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,173.70x = 635,216,265,588.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,216,265,588.15/852,173.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,407.03

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