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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,336.36, 1,176,666.39 and 622,635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,336.36, 1,176,666.39 and 622,635.72 is: 859,560.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,336.36 : 1,176,666.39 = 622,635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,336.36/1,176,666.39 = 622,635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,336.36x = 1,176,666.39 × 622,635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,336.36x = 732,634,524,937.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,634,524,937.45/852,336.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,560.33

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