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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,272.36, 1,176,202.25 and 489,822.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,272.36, 1,176,202.25 and 489,822.67 is: 675,993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,272.36 : 1,176,202.25 = 489,822.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,272.36/1,176,202.25 = 489,822.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,272.36x = 1,176,202.25 × 489,822.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,272.36x = 576,130,526,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,130,526,555.01/852,272.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,993.44

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