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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,895.73, 1,176,502.70 and 551,089.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,895.73, 1,176,502.70 and 551,089.73 is: 760,185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,895.73 : 1,176,502.70 = 551,089.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,895.73/1,176,502.70 = 551,089.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,895.73x = 1,176,502.70 × 551,089.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,895.73x = 648,358,559,606.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,358,559,606.25/852,895.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,185.02

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