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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,248.88, 1,176,529.14 and 530,062.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,248.88, 1,176,529.14 and 530,062.92 is: 731,751.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,248.88 : 1,176,529.14 = 530,062.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,248.88/1,176,529.14 = 530,062.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,248.88x = 1,176,529.14 × 530,062.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,248.88x = 623,634,471,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,634,471,413.49/852,248.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,751.59

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