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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,843.52, 1,176,923.68 and 490,338.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,843.52, 1,176,923.68 and 490,338.24 is: 676,666.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,843.52 : 1,176,923.68 = 490,338.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,843.52/1,176,923.68 = 490,338.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,843.52x = 1,176,923.68 × 490,338.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,843.52x = 577,090,685,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,090,685,865.52/852,843.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676,666.55

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