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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,756.72, 1,279,803.32 and 594,912.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,756.72, 1,279,803.32 and 594,912.48 is: 892,834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,756.72 : 1,279,803.32 = 594,912.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,756.72/1,279,803.32 = 594,912.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,756.72x = 1,279,803.32 × 594,912.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,756.72x = 761,370,967,013.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,370,967,013.43/852,756.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,834.91

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