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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,737.16, 1,281,713.69 and 585,224.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,737.16, 1,281,713.69 and 585,224.21 is: 876,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,737.16 : 1,281,713.69 = 585,224.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,737.16/1,281,713.69 = 585,224.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,737.16x = 1,281,713.69 × 585,224.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,737.16x = 750,089,872,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,089,872,341.75/855,737.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,542.36

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