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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,739.52, 1,277,888.80 and 626,324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,739.52, 1,277,888.80 and 626,324 is: 938,589.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,739.52 : 1,277,888.80 = 626,324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,739.52/1,277,888.80 = 626,324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,739.52x = 1,277,888.80 × 626,324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,739.52x = 800,372,424,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,372,424,771.20/852,739.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938,589.58

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