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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,414.03, 1,176,483.89 and 508,272.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,414.03, 1,176,483.89 and 508,272.17 is: 701,506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,414.03 : 1,176,483.89 = 508,272.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,414.03/1,176,483.89 = 508,272.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,414.03x = 1,176,483.89 × 508,272.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,414.03x = 597,974,015,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,974,015,128.60/852,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,506.54

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