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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,101.19, 1,179,525.49 and 564,715.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,101.19, 1,179,525.49 and 564,715.43 is: 778,967.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,101.19 : 1,179,525.49 = 564,715.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,101.19/1,179,525.49 = 564,715.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,101.19x = 1,179,525.49 × 564,715.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,101.19x = 666,096,244,571.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,096,244,571.64/855,101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,967.75

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