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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 855,761.04, 1,283,910.12 and 514,597.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 855,761.04, 1,283,910.12 and 514,597.14 is: 772,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    855,761.04 : 1,283,910.12 = 514,597.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    855,761.04/1,283,910.12 = 514,597.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    855,761.04x = 1,283,910.12 × 514,597.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    855,761.04x = 660,696,475,769.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,696,475,769.06/855,761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,057.20

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