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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,446.68, 1,277,600.82 and 452,099.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,446.68, 1,277,600.82 and 452,099.32 is: 677,581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,446.68 : 1,277,600.82 = 452,099.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,446.68/1,277,600.82 = 452,099.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,446.68x = 1,277,600.82 × 452,099.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,446.68x = 577,602,461,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,602,461,953.44/852,446.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,581.92

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