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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,555.94, 1,180,757.01 and 640,319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,555.94, 1,180,757.01 and 640,319.50 is: 883,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,555.94 : 1,180,757.01 = 640,319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,555.94/1,180,757.01 = 640,319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,555.94x = 1,180,757.01 × 640,319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,555.94x = 756,061,738,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,061,738,264.70/855,555.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883,708.13

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