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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,960.34, 1,183,009.76 and 547,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,960.34, 1,183,009.76 and 547,445.22 is: 754,851.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,960.34 : 1,183,009.76 = 547,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,960.34/1,183,009.76 = 547,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,960.34x = 1,183,009.76 × 547,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,960.34x = 647,633,035,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,633,035,588.12/857,960.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754,851.95

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