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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,230.40, 1,175,940.96 and 484,668.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,230.40, 1,175,940.96 and 484,668.72 is: 668,764.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,230.40 : 1,175,940.96 = 484,668.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,230.40/1,175,940.96 = 484,668.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,230.40x = 1,175,940.96 × 484,668.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,230.40x = 569,941,799,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,941,799,878.77/852,230.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668,764.93

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