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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,436.72, 1,279,029.47 and 447,534.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,436.72, 1,279,029.47 and 447,534.85 is: 671,498.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,436.72 : 1,279,029.47 = 447,534.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,436.72/1,279,029.47 = 447,534.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,436.72x = 1,279,029.47 × 447,534.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,436.72x = 572,410,255,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,410,255,367.69/852,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671,498.83

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