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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,302.20, 1,176,234.06 and 489,843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,302.20, 1,176,234.06 and 489,843.40 is: 676,016.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,302.20 : 1,176,234.06 = 489,843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,302.20/1,176,234.06 = 489,843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,302.20x = 1,176,234.06 × 489,843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,302.20x = 576,170,491,146.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,170,491,146.20/852,302.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,016.67

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