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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,105.69, 1,179,531.69 and 564,719.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,105.69, 1,179,531.69 and 564,719.94 is: 778,973.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,105.69 : 1,179,531.69 = 564,719.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,105.69/1,179,531.69 = 564,719.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,105.69x = 1,179,531.69 × 564,719.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,105.69x = 666,105,065,204.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,105,065,204.90/855,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,973.96

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