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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,295.64, 1,181,118.37 and 550,758.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,295.64, 1,181,118.37 and 550,758.53 is: 759,680.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,295.64 : 1,181,118.37 = 550,758.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,295.64/1,181,118.37 = 550,758.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,295.64x = 1,181,118.37 × 550,758.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,295.64x = 650,511,017,217.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,511,017,217.20/856,295.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,680.40

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