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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,294.57, 1,176,367.81 and 489,928.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,294.57, 1,176,367.81 and 489,928.65 is: 676,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,294.57 : 1,176,367.81 = 489,928.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,294.57/1,176,367.81 = 489,928.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,294.57x = 1,176,367.81 × 489,928.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,294.57x = 576,336,293,056.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,336,293,056.76/852,294.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,217.25

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