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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,973.02, 1,177,304.68 and 490,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,973.02, 1,177,304.68 and 490,606.25 is: 677,152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,973.02 : 1,177,304.68 = 490,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,973.02/1,177,304.68 = 490,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,973.02x = 1,177,304.68 × 490,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,973.02x = 577,593,031,709.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,593,031,709.22/852,973.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677,152.76

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