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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,637.62, 1,181,336.98 and 549,831.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,637.62, 1,181,336.98 and 549,831.84 is: 759,125.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,637.62 : 1,181,336.98 = 549,831.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,637.62/1,181,336.98 = 549,831.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,637.62x = 1,181,336.98 × 549,831.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,637.62x = 649,536,685,373.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,536,685,373.44/855,637.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,125.91

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