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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,156.80, 1,180,036 and 578,952.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,156.80, 1,180,036 and 578,952.79 is: 798,900.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,156.80 : 1,180,036 = 578,952.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,156.80/1,180,036 = 578,952.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,156.80x = 1,180,036 × 578,952.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,156.80x = 683,185,134,500.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,185,134,500.44/855,156.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,900.43

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