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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,357.92, 1,176,696.12 and 622,657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,357.92, 1,176,696.12 and 622,657.28 is: 859,590.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,357.92 : 1,176,696.12 = 622,657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,357.92/1,176,696.12 = 622,657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,357.92x = 1,176,696.12 × 622,657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,357.92x = 732,678,405,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,678,405,465.75/852,357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859,590.07

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