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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854,270.52, 1,179,139.32 and 564,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854,270.52, 1,179,139.32 and 564,093.96 is: 778,612.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854,270.52 : 1,179,139.32 = 564,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854,270.52/1,179,139.32 = 564,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854,270.52x = 1,179,139.32 × 564,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854,270.52x = 665,145,368,410.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,145,368,410.51/854,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,612.11

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