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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,137.10, 1,285,816.05 and 836,474.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,137.10, 1,285,816.05 and 836,474.70 is: 1,257,754.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,137.10 : 1,285,816.05 = 836,474.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,137.10/1,285,816.05 = 836,474.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,137.10x = 1,285,816.05 × 836,474.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,137.10x = 1,075,552,594,678.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,552,594,678.94/855,137.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,257,754.57

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