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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,985.97, 1,177,121.33 and 547,061.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,985.97, 1,177,121.33 and 547,061.41 is: 754,945.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,985.97 : 1,177,121.33 = 547,061.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,985.97/1,177,121.33 = 547,061.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,985.97x = 1,177,121.33 × 547,061.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,985.97x = 643,957,654,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,957,654,530.88/852,985.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,945.19

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