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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,006.97, 1,282,382.78 and 566,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,006.97, 1,282,382.78 and 566,263.04 is: 850,304.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,006.97 : 1,282,382.78 = 566,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,006.97/1,282,382.78 = 566,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,006.97x = 1,282,382.78 × 566,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,006.97x = 726,165,971,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,165,971,446.45/854,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850,304.50

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