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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,984.85, 1,177,119.77 and 547,060.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,984.85, 1,177,119.77 and 547,060.28 is: 754,943.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,984.85 : 1,177,119.77 = 547,060.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,984.85/1,177,119.77 = 547,060.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,984.85x = 1,177,119.77 × 547,060.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,984.85x = 643,955,473,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,955,473,970.59/852,984.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,943.63

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