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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865,005.55, 1,297,785.95 and 415,759.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865,005.55, 1,297,785.95 and 415,759.00 is: 623,771.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865,005.55 : 1,297,785.95 = 415,759.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865,005.55/1,297,785.95 = 415,759.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865,005.55x = 1,297,785.95 × 415,759.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865,005.55x = 539,566,182,816.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,566,182,816.82/865,005.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623,771.93

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