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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852,414.20, 1,281,731.70 and 715,556.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852,414.20, 1,281,731.70 and 715,556.60 is: 1,075,945.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852,414.20 : 1,281,731.70 = 715,556.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852,414.20/1,281,731.70 = 715,556.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852,414.20x = 1,281,731.70 × 715,556.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852,414.20x = 917,151,577,364.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,151,577,364.22/852,414.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075,945.92

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