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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,409.68, 1,180,264.77 and 584,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,409.68, 1,180,264.77 and 584,042.67 is: 805,841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,409.68 : 1,180,264.77 = 584,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,409.68/1,180,264.77 = 584,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,409.68x = 1,180,264.77 × 584,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,409.68x = 689,324,987,577.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,324,987,577.74/855,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805,841.93

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