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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,272.87, 1,176,202.94 and 489,823.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,272.87, 1,176,202.94 and 489,823.17 is: 675,994.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,272.87 : 1,176,202.94 = 489,823.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,272.87/1,176,202.94 = 489,823.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,272.87x = 1,176,202.94 × 489,823.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,272.87x = 576,131,450,185.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,131,450,185.00/852,272.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,994.13

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