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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,310.14, 1,182,545.74 and 550,859.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,310.14, 1,182,545.74 and 550,859.80 is: 759,838.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,310.14 : 1,182,545.74 = 550,859.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,310.14/1,182,545.74 = 550,859.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,310.14x = 1,182,545.74 × 550,859.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,310.14x = 651,416,909,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,416,909,827.25/857,310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,838.10

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