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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,268.55, 1,180,273.41 and 580,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,268.55, 1,180,273.41 and 580,537.04 is: 800,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,268.55 : 1,180,273.41 = 580,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,268.55/1,180,273.41 = 580,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,268.55x = 1,180,273.41 × 580,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,268.55x = 685,192,425,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,192,425,930.74/856,268.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,207.40

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