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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,791.64, 1,279,855.96 and 594,947.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,791.64, 1,279,855.96 and 594,947.42 is: 892,887.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,791.64 : 1,279,855.96 = 594,947.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,791.64/1,279,855.96 = 594,947.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,791.64x = 1,279,855.96 × 594,947.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,791.64x = 761,447,001,373.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,447,001,373.62/852,791.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892,887.51

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