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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,737.46, 1,180,717.56 and 584,369.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,737.46, 1,180,717.56 and 584,369.64 is: 806,293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,737.46 : 1,180,717.56 = 584,369.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,737.46/1,180,717.56 = 584,369.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,737.46x = 1,180,717.56 × 584,369.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,737.46x = 689,975,495,478.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,975,495,478.88/855,737.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,293.43

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