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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,942.07, 1,177,532.94 and 581,408.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,942.07, 1,177,532.94 and 581,408.85 is: 802,666.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,942.07 : 1,177,532.94 = 581,408.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,942.07/1,177,532.94 = 581,408.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,942.07x = 1,177,532.94 × 581,408.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,942.07x = 684,628,079,078.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,628,079,078.55/852,942.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,666.57

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