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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,102.19, 1,179,526.88 and 564,716.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,102.19, 1,179,526.88 and 564,716.43 is: 778,969.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,102.19 : 1,179,526.88 = 564,716.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,102.19/1,179,526.88 = 564,716.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,102.19x = 1,179,526.88 × 564,716.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,102.19x = 666,098,205,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,098,205,939.06/855,102.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,969.13

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