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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,615.10, 1,176,329.41 and 607,638.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,615.10, 1,176,329.41 and 607,638.44 is: 838,341.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,615.10 : 1,176,329.41 = 607,638.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,615.10/1,176,329.41 = 607,638.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,615.10x = 1,176,329.41 × 607,638.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,615.10x = 714,782,964,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,782,964,580.33/852,615.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,341.91

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