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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 857,974.90, 1,181,732.52 and 639,483.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 857,974.90, 1,181,732.52 and 639,483.40 is: 880,793.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    857,974.90 : 1,181,732.52 = 639,483.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    857,974.90/1,181,732.52 = 639,483.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    857,974.90x = 1,181,732.52 × 639,483.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    857,974.90x = 755,698,329,780.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,698,329,780.17/857,974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880,793.05

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