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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,444.72, 1,176,327.72 and 530,145.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,444.72, 1,176,327.72 and 530,145.72 is: 731,572.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,444.72 : 1,176,327.72 = 530,145.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,444.72/1,176,327.72 = 530,145.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,444.72x = 1,176,327.72 × 530,145.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,444.72x = 623,625,106,075.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,625,106,075.36/852,444.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,572.49

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