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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,217.38, 1,176,485.76 and 530,031.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,217.38, 1,176,485.76 and 530,031.33 is: 731,708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,217.38 : 1,176,485.76 = 530,031.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,217.38/1,176,485.76 = 530,031.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,217.38x = 1,176,485.76 × 530,031.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,217.38x = 623,574,312,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,574,312,098.86/852,217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,708.04

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