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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,829.97, 1,176,480.48 and 508,423.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,829.97, 1,176,480.48 and 508,423.22 is: 701,370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,829.97 : 1,176,480.48 = 508,423.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,829.97/1,176,480.48 = 508,423.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,829.97x = 1,176,480.48 × 508,423.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,829.97x = 598,150,000,671.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,150,000,671.49/852,829.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,370.75

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