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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,029.14, 1,182,363.68 and 551,056.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,029.14, 1,182,363.68 and 551,056.91 is: 760,242.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,029.14 : 1,182,363.68 = 551,056.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,029.14/1,182,363.68 = 551,056.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,029.14x = 1,182,363.68 × 551,056.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,029.14x = 651,549,671,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,549,671,462.85/857,029.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,242.14

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