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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,114.56, 1,181,980.80 and 550,333.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,114.56, 1,181,980.80 and 550,333.44 is: 759,809.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,114.56 : 1,181,980.80 = 550,333.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,114.56/1,181,980.80 = 550,333.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,114.56x = 1,181,980.80 × 550,333.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,114.56x = 650,483,559,677.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,483,559,677.95/856,114.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,809.01

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