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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,969.48, 1,279,802.24 and 549,522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,969.48, 1,279,802.24 and 549,522.24 is: 824,507.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,969.48 : 1,279,802.24 = 549,522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,969.48/1,279,802.24 = 549,522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,969.48x = 1,279,802.24 × 549,522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,969.48x = 703,279,793,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,279,793,681.82/852,969.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,507.57

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