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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,047.86, 1,284,170.22 and 501,064.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,047.86, 1,284,170.22 and 501,064.94 is: 751,655.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,047.86 : 1,284,170.22 = 501,064.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,047.86/1,284,170.22 = 501,064.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,047.86x = 1,284,170.22 × 501,064.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,047.86x = 643,452,674,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,452,674,234.09/856,047.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,655.02

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