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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,231.88, 1,176,505.77 and 530,045.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,231.88, 1,176,505.77 and 530,045.83 is: 731,728.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,231.88 : 1,176,505.77 = 530,045.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,231.88/1,176,505.77 = 530,045.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,231.88x = 1,176,505.77 × 530,045.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,231.88x = 623,601,977,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,601,977,359.44/852,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,728.06

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