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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,341.94, 1,176,164.96 and 508,151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,341.94, 1,176,164.96 and 508,151.88 is: 701,209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,341.94 : 1,176,164.96 = 508,151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,341.94/1,176,164.96 = 508,151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,341.94x = 1,176,164.96 × 508,151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,341.94x = 597,670,433,073.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,670,433,073.37/852,341.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,209.70

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