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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,216.88, 1,176,485.08 and 530,030.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,216.88, 1,176,485.08 and 530,030.84 is: 731,707.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,216.88 : 1,176,485.08 = 530,030.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,216.88/1,176,485.08 = 530,030.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,216.88x = 1,176,485.08 × 530,030.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,216.88x = 623,573,375,199.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,573,375,199.87/852,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,707.37

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