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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,954.10, 1,176,651.30 and 508,547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,954.10, 1,176,651.30 and 508,547.10 is: 701,541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,954.10 : 1,176,651.30 = 508,547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,954.10/1,176,651.30 = 508,547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,954.10x = 1,176,651.30 × 508,547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,954.10x = 598,382,606,326.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,382,606,326.23/852,954.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,541.39

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