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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,115.56, 1,181,982.18 and 550,334.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,115.56, 1,181,982.18 and 550,334.44 is: 759,810.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,115.56 : 1,181,982.18 = 550,334.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,115.56/1,181,982.18 = 550,334.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,115.56x = 1,181,982.18 × 550,334.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,115.56x = 650,485,501,120.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,485,501,120.28/856,115.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,810.39

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