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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,336.86, 1,176,667.08 and 622,636.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,336.86, 1,176,667.08 and 622,636.22 is: 859,561.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,336.86 : 1,176,667.08 = 622,636.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,336.86/1,176,667.08 = 622,636.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,336.86x = 1,176,667.08 × 622,636.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,336.86x = 732,635,542,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,635,542,889.64/852,336.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,561.02

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