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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 850,741.56, 1,174,106.04 and 635,507.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 850,741.56, 1,174,106.04 and 635,507.76 is: 877,062.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    850,741.56 : 1,174,106.04 = 635,507.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    850,741.56/1,174,106.04 = 635,507.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    850,741.56x = 1,174,106.04 × 635,507.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    850,741.56x = 746,153,499,482.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,153,499,482.87/850,741.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877,062.48

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