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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,584.22, 1,176,049.80 and 508,190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,584.22, 1,176,049.80 and 508,190.67 is: 700,995.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,584.22 : 1,176,049.80 = 508,190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,584.22/1,176,049.80 = 508,190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,584.22x = 1,176,049.80 × 508,190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,584.22x = 597,657,535,815.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,657,535,815.37/852,584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,995.31

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