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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,176.46, 1,278,263.16 and 496,941.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,176.46, 1,278,263.16 and 496,941.36 is: 745,411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,176.46 : 1,278,263.16 = 496,941.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,176.46/1,278,263.16 = 496,941.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,176.46x = 1,278,263.16 × 496,941.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,176.46x = 635,221,833,168.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,221,833,168.30/852,176.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,411.15

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