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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,423.24, 1,176,496.44 and 508,281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,423.24, 1,176,496.44 and 508,281.30 is: 701,519.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,423.24 : 1,176,496.44 = 508,281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,423.24/1,176,496.44 = 508,281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,423.24x = 1,176,496.44 × 508,281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,423.24x = 597,991,139,968.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,991,139,968.57/852,423.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,519.05

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