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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,966.49, 1,279,797.75 and 549,519.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,966.49, 1,279,797.75 and 549,519.23 is: 824,503.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,966.49 : 1,279,797.75 = 549,519.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,966.49/1,279,797.75 = 549,519.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,966.49x = 1,279,797.75 × 549,519.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,966.49x = 703,273,474,135.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,273,474,135.73/852,966.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,503.05

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