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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,860.81, 1,175,546.32 and 604,587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,860.81, 1,175,546.32 and 604,587.38 is: 833,336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,860.81 : 1,175,546.32 = 604,587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,860.81/1,175,546.32 = 604,587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,860.81x = 1,175,546.32 × 604,587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,860.81x = 710,720,462,288.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,720,462,288.24/852,860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,336.99

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