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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,301.04, 1,176,241.92 and 489,851.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,301.04, 1,176,241.92 and 489,851.42 is: 676,033.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,301.04 : 1,176,241.92 = 489,851.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,301.04/1,176,241.92 = 489,851.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,301.04x = 1,176,241.92 × 489,851.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,301.04x = 576,183,774,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,183,774,775.53/852,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,033.17

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