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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,446.22, 1,176,329.79 and 530,147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,446.22, 1,176,329.79 and 530,147.22 is: 731,574.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,446.22 : 1,176,329.79 = 530,147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,446.22/1,176,329.79 = 530,147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,446.22x = 1,176,329.79 × 530,147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,446.22x = 623,627,967,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,627,967,971.68/852,446.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,574.56

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