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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,145.36, 1,181,489.28 and 516,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,145.36, 1,181,489.28 and 516,548 is: 712,841.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,145.36 : 1,181,489.28 = 516,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,145.36/1,181,489.28 = 516,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,145.36x = 1,181,489.28 × 516,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,145.36x = 610,295,924,605.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,295,924,605.44/856,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,841.48

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