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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,607.08, 1,278,910.80 and 432,003.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,607.08, 1,278,910.80 and 432,003.24 is: 648,004.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,607.08 : 1,278,910.80 = 432,003.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,607.08/1,278,910.80 = 432,003.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,607.08x = 1,278,910.80 × 432,003.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,607.08x = 552,493,609,270.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,493,609,270.99/852,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,004.95

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