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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,488.36, 1,182,508.56 and 550,702.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,488.36, 1,182,508.56 and 550,702.08 is: 760,325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,488.36 : 1,182,508.56 = 550,702.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,488.36/1,182,508.56 = 550,702.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,488.36x = 1,182,508.56 × 550,702.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,488.36x = 651,209,923,609.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,209,923,609.81/856,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,325.48

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