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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,484.91, 1,180,570.24 and 533,194.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,484.91, 1,180,570.24 and 533,194.75 is: 735,809.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,484.91 : 1,180,570.24 = 533,194.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,484.91/1,180,570.24 = 533,194.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,484.91x = 1,180,570.24 × 533,194.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,484.91x = 629,473,856,116.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,473,856,116.45/855,484.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,809.42

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