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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,637.34, 1,223,134.80 and 852,263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,637.34, 1,223,134.80 and 852,263.16 is: 1,175,714.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,637.34 : 1,223,134.80 = 852,263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,637.34/1,223,134.80 = 852,263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,637.34x = 1,223,134.80 × 852,263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,637.34x = 1,042,432,730,962.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,432,730,962.49/886,637.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175,714.90

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