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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,841, 1,177,024.26 and 495,145

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,841, 1,177,024.26 and 495,145 is: 683,360.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,841 : 1,177,024.26 = 495,145 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,841/1,177,024.26 = 495,145/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,841x = 1,177,024.26 × 495,145
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,841x = 582,797,677,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,797,677,217.70/852,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,360.29

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