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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,764.44, 1,182,872.52 and 551,371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,764.44, 1,182,872.52 and 551,371.56 is: 761,238.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,764.44 : 1,182,872.52 = 551,371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,764.44/1,182,872.52 = 551,371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,764.44x = 1,182,872.52 × 551,371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,764.44x = 652,202,270,402.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,202,270,402.15/856,764.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761,238.72

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