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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,219.88, 1,176,489.21 and 530,033.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,219.88, 1,176,489.21 and 530,033.83 is: 731,711.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,219.88 : 1,176,489.21 = 530,033.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,219.88/1,176,489.21 = 530,033.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,219.88x = 1,176,489.21 × 530,033.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,219.88x = 623,579,081,929.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,579,081,929.97/852,219.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,711.49

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