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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,322.04, 1,279,274.79 and 554,342.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,322.04, 1,279,274.79 and 554,342.52 is: 828,142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,322.04 : 1,279,274.79 = 554,342.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,322.04/1,279,274.79 = 554,342.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,322.04x = 1,279,274.79 × 554,342.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,322.04x = 709,156,410,861.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,156,410,861.07/856,322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,142.19

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