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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,737.91, 1,281,714.80 and 585,224.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,737.91, 1,281,714.80 and 585,224.96 is: 876,543.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,737.91 : 1,281,714.80 = 585,224.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,737.91/1,281,714.80 = 585,224.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,737.91x = 1,281,714.80 × 585,224.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,737.91x = 750,091,483,226.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,091,483,226.71/855,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,543.48

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