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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,700.88, 1,178,352.60 and 563,524.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,700.88, 1,178,352.60 and 563,524.24 is: 777,825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,700.88 : 1,178,352.60 = 563,524.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,700.88/1,178,352.60 = 563,524.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,700.88x = 1,178,352.60 × 563,524.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,700.88x = 664,030,253,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,030,253,367.02/853,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777,825.43

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