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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,105.49, 1,280,101.06 and 517,123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,105.49, 1,280,101.06 and 517,123.27 is: 774,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,105.49 : 1,280,101.06 = 517,123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,105.49/1,280,101.06 = 517,123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,105.49x = 1,280,101.06 × 517,123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,105.49x = 661,970,046,077.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,970,046,077.67/855,105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,138.46

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