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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853,801.15, 1,282,177.95 and 455,220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853,801.15, 1,282,177.95 and 455,220.40 is: 683,617.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853,801.15 : 1,282,177.95 = 455,220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853,801.15/1,282,177.95 = 455,220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853,801.15x = 1,282,177.95 × 455,220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853,801.15x = 583,673,559,270.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,673,559,270.18/853,801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683,617.68

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