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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,302.62, 1,182,535.38 and 550,852.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,302.62, 1,182,535.38 and 550,852.28 is: 759,827.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,302.62 : 1,182,535.38 = 550,852.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,302.62/1,182,535.38 = 550,852.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,302.62x = 1,182,535.38 × 550,852.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,302.62x = 651,402,313,877.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,402,313,877.99/857,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,827.74

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