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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,274.37, 1,176,205.01 and 489,824.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,274.37, 1,176,205.01 and 489,824.67 is: 675,996.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,274.37 : 1,176,205.01 = 489,824.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,274.37/1,176,205.01 = 489,824.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,274.37x = 1,176,205.01 × 489,824.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,274.37x = 576,134,228,426.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,134,228,426.47/852,274.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675,996.20

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