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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,340.76, 1,182,294.78 and 534,523.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,340.76, 1,182,294.78 and 534,523.71 is: 737,982.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,340.76 : 1,182,294.78 = 534,523.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,340.76/1,182,294.78 = 534,523.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,340.76x = 1,182,294.78 × 534,523.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,340.76x = 631,964,592,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,964,592,119.23/856,340.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,982.61

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