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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,175.24, 1,180,061.46 and 578,971.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,175.24, 1,180,061.46 and 578,971.24 is: 798,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,175.24 : 1,180,061.46 = 578,971.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,175.24/1,180,061.46 = 578,971.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,175.24x = 1,180,061.46 × 578,971.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,175.24x = 683,221,646,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,221,646,772.41/855,175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,925.90

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