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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,212.88, 1,176,479.55 and 530,026.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,212.88, 1,176,479.55 and 530,026.83 is: 731,701.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,212.88 : 1,176,479.55 = 530,026.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,212.88/1,176,479.55 = 530,026.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,212.88x = 1,176,479.55 × 530,026.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,212.88x = 623,565,726,446.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,565,726,446.33/852,212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,701.83

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