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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,786.39, 1,279,848.09 and 594,942.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,786.39, 1,279,848.09 and 594,942.18 is: 892,879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,786.39 : 1,279,848.09 = 594,942.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,786.39/1,279,848.09 = 594,942.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,786.39x = 1,279,848.09 × 594,942.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,786.39x = 761,435,603,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,435,603,359.49/852,786.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,879.64

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