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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,711.52, 1,277,846.88 and 626,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,711.52, 1,277,846.88 and 626,296 is: 938,547.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,711.52 : 1,277,846.88 = 626,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,711.52/1,277,846.88 = 626,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,711.52x = 1,277,846.88 × 626,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,711.52x = 800,310,389,556.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,310,389,556.48/852,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,547.65

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