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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,085.76, 1,176,717.66 and 648,688.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,085.76, 1,176,717.66 and 648,688.59 is: 894,779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,085.76 : 1,176,717.66 = 648,688.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,085.76/1,176,717.66 = 648,688.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,085.76x = 1,176,717.66 × 648,688.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,085.76x = 763,323,319,693.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,323,319,693.50/853,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894,779.11

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