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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,218.38, 1,176,487.14 and 530,032.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,218.38, 1,176,487.14 and 530,032.33 is: 731,709.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,218.38 : 1,176,487.14 = 530,032.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,218.38/1,176,487.14 = 530,032.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,218.38x = 1,176,487.14 × 530,032.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,218.38x = 623,576,220,029.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,576,220,029.24/852,218.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,709.42

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