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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,174.24, 1,180,060.08 and 578,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,174.24, 1,180,060.08 and 578,970.24 is: 798,924.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,174.24 : 1,180,060.08 = 578,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,174.24/1,180,060.08 = 578,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,174.24x = 1,180,060.08 × 578,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,174.24x = 683,219,667,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,219,667,732.02/855,174.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,924.52

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