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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,217.88, 1,176,486.46 and 530,031.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,217.88, 1,176,486.46 and 530,031.84 is: 731,708.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,217.88 : 1,176,486.46 = 530,031.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,217.88/1,176,486.46 = 530,031.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,217.88x = 1,176,486.46 × 530,031.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,217.88x = 623,575,283,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,575,283,128.89/852,217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,708.75

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