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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,002.79, 1,175,740.37 and 604,727.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,002.79, 1,175,740.37 and 604,727.23 is: 833,528.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,002.79 : 1,175,740.37 = 604,727.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,002.79/1,175,740.37 = 604,727.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,002.79x = 1,175,740.37 × 604,727.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,002.79x = 711,002,214,125.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,002,214,125.64/853,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833,528.59

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