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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,296.07, 1,176,369.87 and 489,930.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,296.07, 1,176,369.87 and 489,930.15 is: 676,219.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,296.07 : 1,176,369.87 = 489,930.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,296.07/1,176,369.87 = 489,930.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,296.07x = 1,176,369.87 × 489,930.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,296.07x = 576,339,066,864.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,339,066,864.58/852,296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,219.32

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