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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,493.68, 1,278,079.56 and 552,340.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,493.68, 1,278,079.56 and 552,340.08 is: 828,081.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,493.68 : 1,278,079.56 = 552,340.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,493.68/1,278,079.56 = 552,340.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,493.68x = 1,278,079.56 × 552,340.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,493.68x = 705,934,566,416.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,934,566,416.77/852,493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,081.88

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