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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,005.97, 1,282,381.28 and 566,262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,005.97, 1,282,381.28 and 566,262.04 is: 850,303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,005.97 : 1,282,381.28 = 566,262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,005.97/1,282,381.28 = 566,262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,005.97x = 1,282,381.28 × 566,262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,005.97x = 726,163,839,670.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,163,839,670.61/854,005.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,303.00

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