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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,864.86, 1,178,883.27 and 548,073.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,864.86, 1,178,883.27 and 548,073.66 is: 756,694.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,864.86 : 1,178,883.27 = 548,073.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,864.86/1,178,883.27 = 548,073.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,864.86x = 1,178,883.27 × 548,073.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,864.86x = 646,114,868,501.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,114,868,501.67/853,864.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756,694.53

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