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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,297.07, 1,181,152.23 and 550,770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,297.07, 1,181,152.23 and 550,770.44 is: 759,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,297.07 : 1,181,152.23 = 550,770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,297.07/1,181,152.23 = 550,770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,297.07x = 1,181,152.23 × 550,770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,297.07x = 650,543,725,452.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,543,725,452.93/856,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,717.33

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