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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,224.19, 1,180,240.88 and 553,418.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,224.19, 1,180,240.88 and 553,418.19 is: 763,737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,224.19 : 1,180,240.88 = 553,418.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,224.19/1,180,240.88 = 553,418.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,224.19x = 1,180,240.88 × 553,418.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,224.19x = 653,166,768,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,166,768,806.52/855,224.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,737.48

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