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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,417.08, 1,176,487.98 and 508,275.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,417.08, 1,176,487.98 and 508,275.17 is: 701,510.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,417.08 : 1,176,487.98 = 508,275.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,417.08/1,176,487.98 = 508,275.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,417.08x = 1,176,487.98 × 508,275.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,417.08x = 597,979,624,660.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,979,624,660.82/852,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,510.61

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