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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,230.88, 1,176,504.39 and 530,044.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,230.88, 1,176,504.39 and 530,044.83 is: 731,726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,230.88 : 1,176,504.39 = 530,044.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,230.88/1,176,504.39 = 530,044.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,230.88x = 1,176,504.39 × 530,044.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,230.88x = 623,600,069,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,600,069,391.80/852,230.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,726.68

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