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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,356.76, 1,180,265.30 and 519,520.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,356.76, 1,180,265.30 and 519,520.08 is: 716,860.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,356.76 : 1,180,265.30 = 519,520.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,356.76/1,180,265.30 = 519,520.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,356.76x = 1,180,265.30 × 519,520.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,356.76x = 613,171,521,675.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,171,521,675.98/855,356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,860.55

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