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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,947.10, 1,176,641.64 and 508,540.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,947.10, 1,176,641.64 and 508,540.14 is: 701,531.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,947.10 : 1,176,641.64 = 508,540.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,947.10/1,176,641.64 = 508,540.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,947.10x = 1,176,641.64 × 508,540.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,947.10x = 598,369,504,335.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,369,504,335.43/852,947.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,531.79

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