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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,901.74, 1,176,510.98 and 551,095.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,901.74, 1,176,510.98 and 551,095.74 is: 760,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,901.74 : 1,176,510.98 = 551,095.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,901.74/1,176,510.98 = 551,095.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,901.74x = 1,176,510.98 × 551,095.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,901.74x = 648,370,189,141.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,370,189,141.23/852,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,193.30

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