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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,516.20, 1,281,884.70 and 715,658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,516.20, 1,281,884.70 and 715,658.60 is: 1,076,098.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,516.20 : 1,281,884.70 = 715,658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,516.20/1,281,884.70 = 715,658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,516.20x = 1,281,884.70 × 715,658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,516.20x = 917,391,809,763.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,391,809,763.42/852,516.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076,098.98

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