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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863,028.42, 1,190,772.08 and 557,040

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863,028.42, 1,190,772.08 and 557,040 is: 768,581.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863,028.42 : 1,190,772.08 = 557,040 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863,028.42/1,190,772.08 = 557,040/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863,028.42x = 1,190,772.08 × 557,040
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863,028.42x = 663,307,679,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,307,679,443.20/863,028.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,581.50

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