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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,670.92, 1,176,738.72 and 581,270.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,670.92, 1,176,738.72 and 581,270.50 is: 801,249.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,670.92 : 1,176,738.72 = 581,270.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,670.92/1,176,738.72 = 581,270.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,670.92x = 1,176,738.72 × 581,270.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,670.92x = 684,003,510,014.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,003,510,014.14/853,670.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,249.63

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