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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,273.55, 1,181,087.80 and 550,736.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,273.55, 1,181,087.80 and 550,736.42 is: 759,649.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,273.55 : 1,181,087.80 = 550,736.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,273.55/1,181,087.80 = 550,736.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,273.55x = 1,181,087.80 × 550,736.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,273.55x = 650,468,059,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,468,059,395.40/856,273.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,649.84

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