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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,270.84, 1,176,093.81 and 489,438.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,270.84, 1,176,093.81 and 489,438.90 is: 675,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,270.84 : 1,176,093.81 = 489,438.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,270.84/1,176,093.81 = 489,438.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,270.84x = 1,176,093.81 × 489,438.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,270.84x = 575,626,060,663.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,626,060,663.21/852,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,402.74

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