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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,149.22, 1,283,095.98 and 536,032.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,149.22, 1,283,095.98 and 536,032.44 is: 804,281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,149.22 : 1,283,095.98 = 536,032.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,149.22/1,283,095.98 = 536,032.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,149.22x = 1,283,095.98 × 536,032.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,149.22x = 687,781,068,913.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,781,068,913.59/855,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,281.93

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