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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,789.65, 1,279,852.97 and 594,945.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,789.65, 1,279,852.97 and 594,945.42 is: 892,884.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,789.65 : 1,279,852.97 = 594,945.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,789.65/1,279,852.97 = 594,945.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,789.65x = 1,279,852.97 × 594,945.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,789.65x = 761,442,659,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,442,659,800.17/852,789.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,884.50

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