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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,373.76, 1,182,186.24 and 611,543.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,373.76, 1,182,186.24 and 611,543.04 is: 844,208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,373.76 : 1,182,186.24 = 611,543.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,373.76/1,182,186.24 = 611,543.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,373.76x = 1,182,186.24 × 611,543.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,373.76x = 722,957,767,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,957,767,055.77/856,373.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,208.22

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