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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,624, 1,279,740.33 and 627,298.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,624, 1,279,740.33 and 627,298.20 is: 941,539.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,624 : 1,279,740.33 = 627,298.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,624/1,279,740.33 = 627,298.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,624x = 1,279,740.33 × 627,298.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,624x = 802,778,805,476.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,778,805,476.41/852,624
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941,539.07

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