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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,649.45, 1,180,425.58 and 515,928.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,649.45, 1,180,425.58 and 515,928.97 is: 711,758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,649.45 : 1,180,425.58 = 515,928.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,649.45/1,180,425.58 = 515,928.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,649.45x = 1,180,425.58 × 515,928.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,649.45x = 609,015,753,651.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,015,753,651.05/855,649.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,758.48

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