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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,286.91, 1,176,357.22 and 489,920.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,286.91, 1,176,357.22 and 489,920.96 is: 676,206.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,286.91 : 1,176,357.22 = 489,920.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,286.91/1,176,357.22 = 489,920.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,286.91x = 1,176,357.22 × 489,920.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,286.91x = 576,322,060,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,322,060,241.42/852,286.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,206.64

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