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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,511.10, 1,274,017.05 and 584,571.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,511.10, 1,274,017.05 and 584,571.90 is: 875,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,511.10 : 1,274,017.05 = 584,571.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,511.10/1,274,017.05 = 584,571.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,511.10x = 1,274,017.05 × 584,571.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,511.10x = 744,754,567,550.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,754,567,550.90/850,511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875,655.32

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