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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,628.47, 1,181,567.41 and 550,235.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,628.47, 1,181,567.41 and 550,235.19 is: 759,839.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,628.47 : 1,181,567.41 = 550,235.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,628.47/1,181,567.41 = 550,235.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,628.47x = 1,181,567.41 × 550,235.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,628.47x = 650,139,970,278.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,139,970,278.58/855,628.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,839.11

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