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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,668.30, 1,280,502.45 and 455,087.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,668.30, 1,280,502.45 and 455,087.55 is: 682,631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,668.30 : 1,280,502.45 = 455,087.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,668.30/1,280,502.45 = 455,087.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,668.30x = 1,280,502.45 × 455,087.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,668.30x = 582,740,722,739.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,740,722,739.50/853,668.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682,631.33

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