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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,779.26, 1,279,837.48 and 594,935.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,779.26, 1,279,837.48 and 594,935.07 is: 892,869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,779.26 : 1,279,837.48 = 594,935.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,779.26/1,279,837.48 = 594,935.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,779.26x = 1,279,837.48 × 594,935.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,779.26x = 761,420,200,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,420,200,752.42/852,779.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,869.04

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