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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,378.45, 1,175,382.83 and 565,289.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,378.45, 1,175,382.83 and 565,289.69 is: 780,418.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,378.45 : 1,175,382.83 = 565,289.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,378.45/1,175,382.83 = 565,289.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,378.45x = 1,175,382.83 × 565,289.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,378.45x = 664,431,795,714.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,431,795,714.03/851,378.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,418.85

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