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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,615.68, 1,176,960 and 581,578.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,615.68, 1,176,960 and 581,578.24 is: 802,816.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,615.68 : 1,176,960 = 581,578.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,615.68/1,176,960 = 581,578.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,615.68x = 1,176,960 × 581,578.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,615.68x = 684,494,325,350.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,494,325,350.40/852,615.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,816.96

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