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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,898.82, 1,176,575.63 and 508,492.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,898.82, 1,176,575.63 and 508,492.28 is: 701,466.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,898.82 : 1,176,575.63 = 508,492.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,898.82/1,176,575.63 = 508,492.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,898.82x = 1,176,575.63 × 508,492.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,898.82x = 598,279,625,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,279,625,090.11/852,898.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,466.12

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