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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,195.96, 1,275,738.63 and 550,598.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,195.96, 1,275,738.63 and 550,598.83 is: 826,186.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,195.96 : 1,275,738.63 = 550,598.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,195.96/1,275,738.63 = 550,598.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,195.96x = 1,275,738.63 × 550,598.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,195.96x = 702,420,197,063.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,420,197,063.80/850,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826,186.23

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