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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,738.91, 1,281,716.31 and 585,225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,738.91, 1,281,716.31 and 585,225.96 is: 876,544.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,738.91 : 1,281,716.31 = 585,225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,738.91/1,281,716.31 = 585,225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,738.91x = 1,281,716.31 × 585,225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,738.91x = 750,093,657,967.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,093,657,967.41/855,738.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,544.99

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