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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,783.98, 1,283,773.86 and 519,928.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,783.98, 1,283,773.86 and 519,928.20 is: 779,041.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,783.98 : 1,283,773.86 = 519,928.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,783.98/1,283,773.86 = 519,928.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,783.98x = 1,283,773.86 × 519,928.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,783.98x = 667,470,232,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,470,232,236.85/856,783.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,041.45

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