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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,419.23, 1,176,490.91 and 508,277.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,419.23, 1,176,490.91 and 508,277.30 is: 701,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,419.23 : 1,176,490.91 = 508,277.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,419.23/1,176,490.91 = 508,277.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,419.23x = 1,176,490.91 × 508,277.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,419.23x = 597,983,618,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,983,618,597.58/852,419.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,513.53

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