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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,002.54, 1,175,740.02 and 604,726.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,002.54, 1,175,740.02 and 604,726.98 is: 833,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,002.54 : 1,175,740.02 = 604,726.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,002.54/1,175,740.02 = 604,726.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,002.54x = 1,175,740.02 × 604,726.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,002.54x = 711,001,711,559.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,001,711,559.74/853,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,528.25

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