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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,871.20, 1,178,454.90 and 825,831.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,871.20, 1,178,454.90 and 825,831.16 is: 1,139,755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,871.20 : 1,178,454.90 = 825,831.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,871.20/1,178,454.90 = 825,831.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,871.20x = 1,178,454.90 × 825,831.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,871.20x = 973,204,777,074.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,204,777,074.68/853,871.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139,755.95

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