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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,070.57, 1,180,808.55 and 550,533.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,070.57, 1,180,808.55 and 550,533.24 is: 759,370.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,070.57 : 1,180,808.55 = 550,533.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,070.57/1,180,808.55 = 550,533.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,070.57x = 1,180,808.55 × 550,533.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,070.57x = 650,074,356,851.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,074,356,851.20/856,070.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,370.05

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