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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,714.45, 1,284,217.30 and 585,196.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,714.45, 1,284,217.30 and 585,196.22 is: 878,235.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,714.45 : 1,284,217.30 = 585,196.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,714.45/1,284,217.30 = 585,196.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,714.45x = 1,284,217.30 × 585,196.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,714.45x = 751,519,109,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,519,109,618.61/855,714.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,235.85

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