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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,965.49, 1,279,796.25 and 549,518.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,965.49, 1,279,796.25 and 549,518.23 is: 824,501.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,965.49 : 1,279,796.25 = 549,518.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,965.49/1,279,796.25 = 549,518.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,965.49x = 1,279,796.25 × 549,518.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,965.49x = 703,271,366,522.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,271,366,522.22/852,965.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,501.55

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