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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856,942.67, 1,181,966.77 and 566,217.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856,942.67, 1,181,966.77 and 566,217.47 is: 780,974.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856,942.67 : 1,181,966.77 = 566,217.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856,942.67/1,181,966.77 = 566,217.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856,942.67x = 1,181,966.77 × 566,217.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856,942.67x = 669,250,234,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,250,234,133.47/856,942.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780,974.34

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